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My Yard is the Garden of Eden

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

All photos and text by Celeste Rouse   Why am I so obsessed with Nature? Because it breathes life into me, it encourages me, it embraces me and gives me permission to take time to listen. To listen to the … Continue reading →

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Protected: Family Naturalist Program

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Lawrence Wade

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Travels with the Earth Oracle

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

I recently read an important new book on Earth Spirituality, called “Travels with the Earth Oracle”. This the story of a group of people who traveled to sacred areas around the world.The book is about engaging with the Earth in … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Dreams

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

The ArtStart Camp run by Carol Sirrine is in its 25th year. The theme this week was the Galapagos Islands. The students in our classes were between 6  and 11 years old. Their dedication to their work and attention to … 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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Climate Change and the Oceans

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

  The poem below was inspired by Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguins. They are a tough bunch of creatures. Living each day on the edge. In one of our discussions about the penguins someone asked, “What is their strength?” A fellow … Continue reading →

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Environmental Studies at the Ike Pond

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Lawrence Wade

Air TemperaturePredicted ___________Actual ______________ Snow DepthPredicted ____________Actual ______________ Ice Thickness Predicted _______________Actual __________________ Water DepthPredicted ________________Actual__________________ Surface Water TemperaturePredicted ________________Actual ___________________ Water Temperature at the bottomPredicted ________________Actual __________________ Animals at the Ike Pond Patterns Wind/Snow/Ice Patterns Sun/Snow/ living things

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Oceans Preschool

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Lawrence Wade

   

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Call for Stories and Photos

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

Have you had an interaction or connection with a living thing that touched you? Don’t be shy! All stories will be celebrated. Send me your stories and a photo. Try to limit your story to 2 paragraphs. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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Animal Homes Program

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Lawrence Wade

          Animals that don’t live in holes  

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