Author Archives: Cheryl

Nature Summit 2012 Registration

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Cheryl

Registration for the 2012 Nature Summit has begun! The previous posts have given you a description of all the workshops and presenters that we have lined up for September 14 & 15, 2012.  If you haven’t had a chance to … Continue reading →

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Springtime Inspiration

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Cheryl

I just spent the day at ‘Gardening Saturday’ and now I’m itching to start digging in the mud.  The weather is fabulous so hopefully you’ll be spending some time outdoors.  If you can’t get out then spend some time checking … Continue reading →

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Another Month Closer

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Cheryl

Nature Summit 2012 is getting closer.  The list of things that need to be done is becoming much longer.  Excitement is growing.  Our next big event — the ‘Dinner and a Movie‘ fundraiser — is coming up in just two … Continue reading →

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Dinner & a Movie

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Cheryl

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND OUR ‘DINNER AND A MOVIE’ FUNDRAISER Join us for a presentation of ‘A Simple Question: The Story of STRAW’ “A Simple Question: the Story of STRAW” is an inspiring film that chronicles students’ efforts … Continue reading →

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January Inspiration

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Cheryl

Many people consider January to be a difficult and sometimes depressing month.  Frigid cold temperatures and few daylight hours can make it tricky to remain optimistic.  I must say that this year our warmer temperatures have been making it a … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Cheryl

Today is the first day of a whole new year.  Whether you make New Year resolutions or not I encourage all of you to set aside plenty of time to play outdoors this year. For inspiration I’ve compiled a list … Continue reading →

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Useful Bits

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Cheryl

Recently I tackled the job of organizing the links on our resource page.  I also added a few more links related to play and nature that I had found to be valuable, fun or interesting.   Since then I have found … Continue reading →

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Creating the Connection

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Cheryl

I attended the 2010 Nature Summit which was intended to allow “educators to immerse themselves in nature and rediscover their own sense of wonder”. What were some of my childhood nature experiences? I remember the first time I saw a … Continue reading →

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