by Heidi Madsen | May 11, 2017 | Gardening, Kids Classes, Nature
Our Earth Warriors Nature Club started up again today with a lovely group of kids. Tending gardens and planting seeds for the first day…I had almost forgotten how much I love this life. Our meander up the switchbacks was a hunt for stones to paint for our...
by Heidi Madsen | Jul 5, 2016 | Everything Else, Nature, The Homestead
The blackcaps and blackberries are going off right now! It’s seems everywhere I turn there are scrumptious berries to eat! We’ve been hearing of several bear sightings in the neighborhood these days, so I think we aren’t the only ones enjoying the...
by Heidi Madsen | Jun 30, 2016 | Everything Else, Nature, The Homestead
Sometimes nature is so beautiful it looks surreal. I was just sitting on the ridge and happened to look up. These clouds are just floating by doing their...
by Heidi Madsen | Jun 13, 2016 | Everything Else, Kids Classes, Nature
A beautiful first day of summer camp! Lots of games, fairy house building, and a squidgy romp in the quick sand after that intense torrential rain last night! Many thanks to Cassandra and Kristin for their wonderful leadership with this playful group!...
by Heidi Madsen | Nov 25, 2015 | Nature, The Homestead
With the leaves all fallen now, all sorts of abandoned nests are being revealed on the land. Any guesses what type of birds made these four?? I have a few ideas, but don’t know for sure. Here are some hints… TOP LEFT: Found in a small tree in a marshy...
by Heidi Madsen | Jan 6, 2015 | Everything Else, Family, Nature
Remembering when the world had color, and the air didn’t hurt my face. Ahh, breathe in the sweet memories of summer. Thankful for a toasty warm bus on these frigid...
