On this page you’ll find a comprehensive static side menu of the many activities, articles, and projects available here. (Frankly, the fly-out menus of this website can be difficult to navigate.) Most of the activities included here are related to the ecology of a wondrous Place – the Eastern Woodlands of N. America. That said, many are very suitable (or readily adaptable) for other ecosystems. This is the case given the universality of foundational scientific concepts, the fractal nature of ecological principles, and the marvelously interwoven and ancient character of Life on this amazing planet.
Unsurprisingly, there are many projects relating to the specific natural history of this biome. These include a wealth of activities focused on the fascinating lives of the more-than-human creatures (plants, animals, fungi, etc.!) who keep this ecosystem flourishing. And, since humans are just another mammal in this mix (or have been for over 12 thousand years), there are also multiple projects focused on humanity’s relationship to our fellow beings within the bioregion. Hence, you’ll discover activities relating to contemporary school gardening; small-scale organic farming and gardening (important as ecologically-sound, healthy alternative to destructive, industrialized food systems) and regional Native American History and Lifeways.
Many of the projects at this website were developed for youngsters attending nature centers such as Beaver Brook Association, Hollis, NH, Fruitlands Museums, and/or schools such as Maple Dene in Pepperell, MA, Fairgrounds Jr. High, Infant Jesus School, Nashua Catholic Jr. High, and St. Christopher’s School in Nashua, NH. These are the main learning communities in which I was privileged to teach – and often garden over the course of thirty years.