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Camp in a Box
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Camp in a box! Well, technically Camp in a Bag, but that just doesn't have the same ring to it...
To say that 2020 has been a unique year is the understatement of the millennium. This is especially true for parents of young children – many of whom had to suddenly drop everything and become teachers. Some parents had to keep working and become teachers on top of that! (Not to mention all the teachers, who are also parents, but then had to do both from home!!!)
It's been a tough...
Garlic and Potatoes
Why Garlic and Potatoes?
I've been on a quest to master the art of growing garlic, and potatoes are simply fun for children to grow and harvest.
This quest to grow garlic began in 2017, when I planted the first garlic crop, in the Reeves-Reed Arboretum's Square Foot Garden, and harvested dismally tiny garlic bulbs, in the summer of 2018.
The second planting...
Summer Camp
We just wrapped up our first week here at Elephant Tree Nature Camp. It's crazy how quickly those 5 days flew by! We still have some spaces left in our other camps as well. If you are interested in sending your child to summer camp at the Arboretum, here is a brief overview of what happens each week.
The Elephant Tree Nature Camp is perfect for any kids who enjoy playing outside, learning about the natural world, and making new friends. Every day, we go on a hike, visit our fish pond, ...
