by Christopher Widmaier | Oct 29, 2022 | children nature and health, nature based learning, Our News, schools, youth education
Where is everyone? This question makes the class of kindergarteners crouched in the vegetable garden behind their school giggle, laugh, and do other joyful things that quickly reveal their hiding spots. We were outside to play and do many other important things on this crisp fall morning.
by Christopher Widmaier | Mar 4, 2022 | nature based learning, schools, youth education
Young people laughing as they play in the park is what winter break should sound like. During the 2022 February break last week Anna Murray Douglass Academy School #12, The Center for Youth Earthworks, and Rochester Ecology Partners came together to make that possible for over fifty students grades K-8 with a four day nature discovery camp.
by Christopher Widmaier | Dec 18, 2021 | Our News, schools, youth education
How do living things survive the winter? This question is at the center of a series of field studies fourth graders at the Children’s School #15 are engaged in with the support of Rochester Ecology Partners. The school sits at the base of Cobbs Hill Park and...
by Christopher Widmaier | Nov 19, 2021 | nature based learning, Our News, our worlds connect, schools, youth education
Rochester Ecology Partners is excited to announce a new initiative that will bring students from different backgrounds together for community building beginning at the RMSC Cumming Nature Center in Naples, NY. Our Worlds Connect participants in the opening circle. The...
by Christopher Widmaier | Aug 12, 2021 | nature based learning, neighborhood nature, Our News, youth education
Getting outside to play is good for everyone. Julia Oakley, the Executive Director of Agape Haven of Abundance recognized that the children in the neighborhood where her non-profit is located would need opportunities to play outside and engage with nature. She reached...
