Nature Intensive Program
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August Exploration, 2025
A beautiful August morning
On our first Friday of the year, our Nature Intensive students dove into several new explorations on campus. We ventured into an area affectionately known as The Limberlost, created a “Nature Intensive Basecamp” behind the garden, and began mapping out the ways in which BCS supports natural balance—as well as areas where we could improve. We also continued our discussion about soil, observing firsthand the work of Carrion Beetles in the decomposition process and starting our own compost in the garden.
Keen observation locates salamanders the color of the creeek bed
Students also engaged in thoughtful discussions about the value of differing perspectives, and how integrating multiple viewpoints can help solve complex problems. This theme will guide much of our work this year as we explore how humans can live in balance with the natural world.
To support this journey, we’ll be reading Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The book invites us to see how Indigenous Science and Western Science can come together, offering wisdom and practical insight for restoring balance in the natural world.
We are eager to see how these lessons unfold as our students deepen their sense of connection, stewardship, and responsibility.
These worms are enormous!
Learning to create a shelter
Eagle Eye- this little being is so tiny
Checking out the evidence
Checking out the evidence
Reflection time
Can you see the pawprint?
Casually posing with fungus
Ms. NiTasha inspiring a closer look
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