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Took a 2nd group of kids to a freshwater lake in t

Took a 2nd group of kids to a freshwater lake in the dunes yesterday for a field trip. We were able to catch and release quite a variety of aquatic critters as well as test the water quality. Unfortunately, it didn’t go quite as planned however. I’ve taken 100s of kids on nature outings and outdoor science activities over the years and this was the first time anyone has ever gotten stung by a bee. Not just one, but 9 of the 14 kids got stung by yellow jackets! Fortunately, no one was allergic or experienced and allergic reaction. #nature #naturestudy #juniornaturalists #oregonmasternaturalist #oregondunes #naturejournal #naturejournaling #aquaticlife #naturejournalingwithkids

I’ve been teaching a #summer #naturalists class

I’ve been teaching a #summer #naturalists class for the past two weeks at two different elementary schools. Last week I was at a school in the country surrounded by forest strewn with meandering trails and a nearby wetland. This week, I have been in town surrounded by manicured lawns, though there is a salt marsh and creek near. A walk around the neighborhood was the plan for today. I couldn’t have planned it better. As we were admiring a lacy maple in a yard, a student exclaimed that a doe was nearby. We watched it for awhile and realized it was injured. As we watched, a woman came out of her home and informed us that the mother deer wanted to cross the road and she asked us to move a few feet farther from where we stood. As soon as we moved, the deer tentatively crossed to her yard and was soon followed by her fawn. As we watched and listened to the woman share details about the deer (whom she has fed for several years, the doe previously had twin fawns before an injury forced her front foot to need amputation), two young bucks came to join the pair. The woman believes the larger of the two is in fact the brother of the doe. It was amazing to watch these urban deer so closely and to talk with the woman. A little farther along our walk, another woman was watering her garden and she entertained many curious questions from the kids as we were admiring her diverse dahlias. I had been a little worried our in town location would prohibit us from fully immersing ourselves in nature, but I did not need to be concerned. #naturewalk #nature #naturejournalingwithkids #oregon #masternaturalist #naturejournaling #naturejournalclub

I took my summer naturalists to the salt marsh thi

I took my summer naturalists to the salt marsh this morning and we had a great time. The weather was beautiful and the low tide enabled us to investigate the incredible diversity of this ecosystem. It’s so fun to share my passion for #naturejournaling with kids and to inspire the next generation of #juniornaturalists I look forward to continuing this activity regularly when the school year resumes; several of the kids have expressed interest. #naturestudy #nature #STEAM #outdoorscience #mkbkidsoutdoors #handsonlearning

Summer Naturalists! Like many districts across Ore

Summer Naturalists! Like many districts across Oregon, a grant enabled educators to provide enrichment activities in the summer. We were given the freedom and the budget ‼️to teach whatever we desired. I thereby jumped at the opportunity to teach nature journaling. Today the kids enjoyed the “My Secret Plant” activity from @johnmuirlaws. They did a great job incorporating details so a partner could identify the specific plant they had sketched in their journals. The #summernaturalists camp is 4 consecutive days (8:45am - 12:15pm) of #nature based activities. It’s been a great week thus far - I’m learning more myself and making improvements to my delivery and course outline. I’ll be teaching again next week at another school. #naturestudy #naturejournalingwithkids #naturejournaling #iniwirmo #mkbkidsoutdoors #science #oregonmasternaturalist

My son has been staffing at camp this past week. I

My son has been staffing at camp this past week. It sure is strangely quiet without him at home. I miss the evening serenade at the piano; especially soothing when I am feeling down as I am today. #kidsaregrowingup

On an unrelated note, the camp caretakers gifted the camp with these gorgeous chainsaw carvings in one of the stumps. Several trees fell this past year and there has been significant work onsite to improve the grounds. Sadly, my troop will not be camping in council this year so I won’t get to see him or all of the changes. Maybe I can sneak back to see the campfire performances next week though. #scoutsbsa #scouting #scoutmein #scoutcamp #summercamp #campbakerbsa #campbakerstaff #chainsawcarving #pacificnorthwestart

Take the time to learn about residential schools i

Take the time to learn about residential schools in Canada as well as the United States. Learn about Indigenous history. Honor the innocent children who never returned home from the residential schools and of the survivors. 🧡 Original art by the talented @andy_everson_nwc_artist To honor his request, I have made a donation to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. 🧡 #indigenous #everychildmatters #socialjusticeeducation

📍I live, work, and play on the traditional homelands of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Coquille, and Lower Umpqua.

You never know what you might find while working o

You never know what you might find while working on a summer litter patrol. My daughter is working full time in a seasonal position this summer with the state department of transportation. She spends the majority of the day walking alongside the highways collecting the rubbish that is carelessly discarded. She and her team cover 6+ miles each day and have come across some crazy things. #litterpatrol #makingadifference #roadcrew #summerjob

Playing along with John Muir Laws #WW21

Playing along with John Muir Laws #WW21

Internment camps and ethnocide did not begin in Ge

Internment camps and ethnocide did not begin in Germany. Residential schools did not start in Canada. It sickens me to learn of these atrocities as an adult. It should not be hidden, but taught to all so we have a greater understanding of how we came to be here today. How our past has influenced and continues to influence society today. Demand action. Demand justice. #socialjustice #socialjusticeeducation #residentialschools #internmentcamps #ethnocide
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