4 Seasons Celebration Β» Summer
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ As the leaves of trees are reaching their mature size, and the canopy gets fuller, it is now harder to spot birds in those trees. Many of these trees have flowered already and are busy producing sugars and the next generation of buds. The squirrels have moved to their summer residence (leaf-and-twigs nests). The peepers [β¦]
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4 Seasons Celebration Β» Spring
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ A sure sign of Spring in the forests are the multitude of wildflowers popping out and covering the forest floor before any of its trees wake from dormancy. If you take a walk and then retrace your steps you might even find some that bloomed after you passed them on your [β¦]
Embrace your Tree Community
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ We pass by them every day, and yet many of us barely notice them. When you think about it, it is quite puzzling that we often ignore those beautiful giants and great providers of Life. Here is a set of activities to remind us of the wonders of trees, to explore how [β¦]
4 Seasons Celebration Β» Winter
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ Winter is here, and if for the regions away from the tropics it often equates to harshness and cold, it is also a period for nature to pause and slow down. Itβs a time where Life sleeps in dens, in buds and hidden placesβ¦ Throughout history, humans have observed this seasonal milestone and [β¦]
Seasonal Nature Program for All
β β β Closer to Nature is a wonderful seasonal opportunity for teens and/or adults to get close and personal with our immediate landscape & wildlife in both scientific and art-creative ways. We offer this program to anyone and to any organization in Cambridge/Somerville (Massachusetts) and around. You can pick and choose which class(es) you [β¦]
Repelling Bugs while Saving Them Β» Mak
Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ Not many insects are liked. However, they are a crucial component of any ecosystem. We also forget that they lie at the base of the food chain. Without them, there would be no βusβ. Weβre losing them at great speed, one of the major causes being the use of chemicals, including our [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¦]
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¦]
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