Summary ꙳ Objectives ▹ Here in the North, the days are finally getting longer and the sun is a bit warmer! Let’s get outside and observe together how Nature is slowly awakening. In temperate climates, early bloomers including snowdrops, crocuses, and daffodils, come into focus. We love getting some hyacinth in pots that we let bloom […]
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Category: Nature Education
The Ort Reports —Thwarting Food Waste a
“Ooh, ahh, the Ort Report, I said a-ooh, ahh, Ort Report, Shakey shakey shakey…” (Repeat twice, and don’t forget to swish your hands in the air during the jiggy part.) This song’s goal is simple: reminding us to just eat enough. Not so little that we are hungry still after a meal, but not so […]
🕊️ The World of Birds
Summary ꙳ Objectives ▹ Birds are truly universal and can be found almost everywhere on our planet! Watching them is a window to the Real. It connects you deeply with Nature. Observing birds gives us a sense of wonder while teaching us patience and focus. Once you step into their world, you realize how rich that world […]
🦎 iNaturalism » The Magic of Biodiversit
Biodiversity on our footpath… Chitons, Star cushions observed in New Zealand. Explore and join our iNat EwA Project Summary ꙳ Objectives ▹ Biodiversity is the fabric of Life on Earth. It’s not just about the many species of insects, fungi, birds, reptiles, mammals… It’s also about the various Earth habitats. It surrounds us wherever we […]
🏞️ Nature Awakening
Summary ꙳ Objectives ▹ The set of activities in this session is focused on getting ourselves and our group “into the mood”. The activities help the participants bond and rekindle a sense of wonder in us so that we open our eyes, our ears, and generally our senses to what surrounds us. ⓘ Intro to EwA […]
🌱 Becoming Nature Aware —How to Start
Summary ꙳ Objectives ▹ Let’s “open our eyes” to nature by exploring our surroundings without sight. Let’s rediscover simple gratitude, thanking Nature for having us being part of it. Enjoy! ツ ⓘ Intro to EwA Nature Circles Type » Activity Level » Foundation + Wellness When? » Anytime Where? » Outdoors Time » ~ 15 minutes+ Themes & […]
⭕ Your First EwA Circle
Summary ꙳ Objectives We observed and recorded this little beauty during one of our circles. Fungus or lichen? What do you think? ▹ Any team leader knows that the key in establishing an engaged and committed group is to start with: clearly communicating its mission and vision, establishing together with the group the collective set […]
🍂 4 Seasons Celebration » Fall
Summary ꙳ Objectives ▹ Can you feel this little chill in the air? Do you hear the difference in the sound that the wind makes when it runs through the leaves? The sound is crispier now, while it was more ‘feathery’ throughout the summer. Where we live the trees are dressing up in red, purple, […]