Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ Here in the North, the days are finally getting longer and the sun is a bit warmer! Letβs get outside and observe together how Nature is slowly awakening. In temperate climates, early bloomers including snowdrops, crocuses, and daffodils, come into focus. We love getting some hyacinth in pots that we let bloom [β¦]
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Category: Nature Education
The Ort Reports βThwarting Food Waste a
βOoh, ahh, the Ort Report, I said a-ooh, ahh, Ort Report, Shakey shakey shakeyβ¦β (Repeat twice, and donβt forget to swish your hands in the air during the jiggy part.) This songβs goal is simple: reminding us to just eat enough. Not so little that we are hungry still after a meal, but not so [β¦]
The World of Birds
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ Birds are truly universal and can be found almost everywhere on our planet! Watching them is a window to the Real. It connects you deeply with Nature. Observing birds gives us a sense of wonder while teaching us patience and focus. Once you step into their world, you realize how rich that world [β¦]
iNaturalism Β» The Magic of Biodiversit
Biodiversity on our footpathβ¦ Chitons, Star cushions observed in New Zealand. Explore and join our iNat EwA Project Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ Biodiversity is the fabric of Life on Earth. Itβs not just about the many species of insects, fungi, birds, reptiles, mammalsβ¦ Itβs also about the various Earth habitats. It surrounds us wherever we [β¦]
Nature Awakening
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ The set of activities in this session is focused on getting ourselves and our group βinto the moodβ. The activities help the participants bond and rekindle a sense of wonder in us so that we open our eyes, our ears, and generally our senses to what surrounds us. β Intro to EwA [β¦]
Becoming Nature Aware βHow to Start
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ Letβs βopen our eyesβ to nature by exploring our surroundings without sight. Letβs rediscover simple gratitude, thanking Nature for having us being part of it. Enjoy! γ β Intro to EwA Nature Circles Type Β» Activity Level Β» Foundation + Wellness When? Β» Anytime Where? Β» Outdoors Time Β» ~ 15 minutes+ Themes & [β¦]
Your First EwA Circle
Summary κ³ Objectives We observed and recorded this little beauty during one of our circles. Fungus or lichen? What do you think? βΉ Any team leader knows that the key in establishing an engaged and committed group is to start with: clearly communicating its mission and vision, establishing together with the group the collective set [β¦]
4 Seasons Celebration Β» Fall
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ Can you feel this little chill in the air? Do you hear the difference in the sound that the wind makes when it runs through the leaves? The sound is crispier now, while it was more βfeatheryβ throughout the summer. Where we live the trees are dressing up in red, purple, [β¦]