Persimmon Alison MEEHAN, November 17, 2017August 10, 2020, 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, 2017May 19, 2022, 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, 2017April 16, 2022, 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, 2017February 20, 2018, 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, 2017July 1, 2017, 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, 2017July 8, 2017, 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, 2017July 1, 2017, 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, 2017October 21, 2017, Uncategorized, 0 My kids started learning what to eat from the forest as soon as they could walk. At the same time, Continue reading
The Backyard Camp Out Alison MEEHAN, April 23, 2017November 11, 2020, Uncategorized, 0 I’m amazed time and time again by how much my kids LOVE backyard camp outs. To kids who are 2 and Continue reading
TRACKS AND ROOTS Alison MEEHAN, April 2, 2017July 15, 2019, Uncategorized, 0 Explore. Play. Learn. Join us in this outdoor classroom in Glen Allen, VA. Continue reading