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Mason Bees in 6th Grade!
Mason Bees in 6th Grade!
As part of my mission to help my 6th grade science students fall in love with the planet, I have spent the last three years creating a native bee program, funded by a grant, at my school. The students learn about ecosystem concepts with the bees as our anchor, and we raise the native pollinators in our courtyard. We partnered with a local park as well, and created flyers to get the community excited about protecting this native species. in 2025, we will be adding growing native plants to the project, and gifting them to community members to help provide native bees with plenty of food all summer.
The American Chestnut Foundation
The American Chestnut Foundation
Nerds at heart, Matt and I learned in 2023 about the demise of the functionally extinct American Chestnut tree. Once a massive part of the American economy and queen of the Appalachian forest, their range extended into Michigan, Pennsylvania, and as far south as GA. After joining TACF for a year, we have been on a mission to grow the trees ourselves, educate ourselves and anyone who will listen, and stay up to date on the latest research attempting to bring back this glorious tree. You can learn more at TACF.org
Foraging
Foraging
Not just an homage to a simpler time, or a way to save money, foraging is a way to avoid food waste - one of the top problems harming the environment today. Getting out in nature, learning more about our local habitat, and getting free food in the process has all been part of the draw for us. Over the past few years, we have foraged walnuts, hickory nuts greens and herbs, apples, and berries. We are learning and excited to grow our foraging knowledge and abilities each year.
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