The squeal of excitement as my child finds a slug. The exhilaration on her face as she splashes through a
Kids Fall in Love With Nature for Life Before Age Six
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Common Violet
Violet (Violaceae Viola spp.) is a mild tasting and common plant in the eastern U.S. You can collect the flowers
Jewelweed
Did you know that there is free, over-the-counter medicine waiting just outside your doorstep? Plants! We all probably learned that
12 Tips for Staying Warm This Winter
This year with the extreme temperatures, even the toughest nature-lovers and survivalists may find themselves devolving into winter hermits, huddling
Persimmon
Have you ever had a persimmon, the fruit of the gods? What about a North American persimmon, Diospyros virginia? These
Tracking: An Activity for the Whole Family
One of my favorite activities that can be done year-round is tracking. Tracks are EVERYWHERE. However, it’s easiest to track
Red Clover
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a common weed in Central Virginia that I have eaten since I was young. It’s pink,
Milkweed
Milkweed (Family Asclepiadaceaeis) another plant native to central Virginia. It’s POISONOUS and edible. How does that work? Well, you have
Wood Sorrel
Wood sorrel (Oxalis spp.) is a common weed in central VA. It has 5-petaled yellow flowers and a delicious, lemony
Chicory
Chicory is a neat plant for coffee and tea lovers. It doesn’t contain any caffeine, but it tastes similar. To make