Written by Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator At Woodland Dunes, we often talk about the importance of spending time outdoors. Taking time to notice nature is healthy for everyone and especially important for young children. Many parents and caregivers express a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Outdoor Play
Recently, several families visited the nature center to participate in a session in our series “Raising a Wild Child”. The day was a bit ugly- rain melting the snow on the ground, but the group went outside anyway. As … Continue reading
Most people that I know enjoy being outdoors, and feel that it is good for them to do so. Like other aspects of nature, it is interesting to study the interaction of people and the world around them and examine … Continue reading
This article was written by Mikayla Opichka, Woodland Dunes education intern and student at Silver Lake College. When I feel upset or overwhelmed, I love going for a nature walk, listening to the birds singing and the sounds of crunching … Continue reading
A small group of four year olds lined up along the railing at the top of the tower at Woodland Dunes and patiently waited. Each child used his index finger and thumb to carefully hold a pinch of fluffy milkweed … Continue reading