12 Tips for Staying Warm This Winter Alison MEEHAN, January 7, 2018March 3, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 This year with the extreme temperatures, even the toughest nature-lovers and survivalists may find themselves devolving into winter hermits, huddling Continue reading
Persimmon Alison MEEHAN, November 17, 2017March 2, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 Have you ever had a persimmon, the fruit of the gods? What about a North American persimmon, Diospyros virginia? These Continue reading
Tracking: An Activity for the Whole Family Alison MEEHAN, November 5, 2017March 1, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 One of my favorite activities that can be done year-round is tracking. Tracks are EVERYWHERE. However, it’s easiest to track Continue reading
The Leaf Pile Alison MEEHAN, November 3, 2017March 7, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 Creating a giant leaf pile with your kids is an old favorite that most people have probably heard of. But, Continue reading
Red Clover Alison MEEHAN, July 8, 2017March 1, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a common weed in Central Virginia that I have eaten since I was young. It’s pink, Continue reading
Milkweed Alison MEEHAN, July 1, 2017March 6, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 Milkweed (Family Asclepiadaceaeis) another plant native to central Virginia. It’s POISONOUS and edible. How does that work? Well, you have Continue reading
Wood Sorrel Alison MEEHAN, July 1, 2017March 7, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 Wood sorrel (Oxalis spp.) is a common weed in central VA. It has 5-petaled yellow flowers and a delicious, lemony Continue reading
Chicory Alison MEEHAN, June 17, 2017March 1, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 Chicory is a neat plant for coffee and tea lovers. It doesn’t contain any caffeine, but it tastes similar. To make Continue reading
5 Reasons to Teach Your Kids Wild Edible Plants Alison MEEHAN, June 2, 2017March 1, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 My kids started learning what to eat from the forest as soon as they could walk. At the same time, Continue reading
TV Characters and Nature Alison MEEHAN, May 26, 2017March 1, 2023, Uncategorized, 0 Sometimes, kids who are obsessed with a movie, tv show, or video game might just need an adult mentor to Continue reading