Category Archives: Connecting to Nature

Thirteen Year-old Naturalist

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

Felix Fettig is passionate about butterflies, native plants and amphibians. In 3rd grade Felix started raising monarch caterpillars and has done this activity for the past five years. “ I just feel really passionate about this. I have raised monarchs, … Continue reading →

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Art in the Upper Mississippi Flood Plain

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

Eight teenagers face the wilds of the Mississippi River and try to be true to their art and creativity. Carol Sirrine of ArtStart offered  a residency to some gifted art students. This week their challenge was to create experimental art … Continue reading →

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Naturalist in the Schools

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

                   

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Life and Death in the Okavango Delta

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

Editor’s Note: Jane Ball is a world traveler, and has some incredible photos at her website: www.janeballphotography.com.     This is the second of a two part series, written by Jane, about her latest trip to Botswana. Our final camp had tented … Continue reading →

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Fall on Fire – Gatewood School Poetry

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

Fifth graders at Gatewood Elementary expressed what was in their hearts, writing haiku, cinquain, and sensory poems. All photos by students. The poetry residency was funded by the Gatewood PTO. I am I am the ladybug, gliding gracefully up the … Continue reading →

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Life and Death in the Kalahari

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

Editor’s Note: Jane Ball is a world traveler, and has some incredible photos at her website: www.janeballphotography.com.     This is the first of a two part series, written by Jane, about her latest trip to Africa.   I recently returned from … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Connecting to Nature, Mammals | 9 Comments

Ten Year-Old Farmer

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

Curran Ikhaml is a 5th grader at Gatewood Elementary. Her parents, Julie and Jim are committed to living close the land in the suburbs of the Twin Cities. This is her story: “I got the idea to have my own … Continue reading →

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Bird woman of the forest

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

  This is the 3rd in the series about millenials who are following their passion for nature and the Earth. Nicole Krauss is a graduate of Wayzata High School in Minnesota. Here is Nicole’s story:   “I am going into … Continue reading →

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Wilderness Summer – Walking into the Future

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

This is the 2nd in a series of millenials who are seeking careers in environmental studies. Marra Clay is a Hopkins School District (MN) graduate. Below is Marra’s story: This summer I have an internship through the Environmental Studies department … Continue reading →

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3 Millennials Seek A Road Less Traveled

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

Recently, I had the honor of interviewing three “20 somethings” who are following their passion, honing their skills and trying to make a difference in the world. The three are Sespe Miller, Marra Clay, and Coley Krauss. Each of their … Continue reading →

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