Planting Plants for the Winter
Yup, that's right. Here's a few details and a few questions:
1st grade – Planting hundreds of garlic bulbs in the garden. Why plant bulbs in Nov?
3rd grade – Planting runner beans in the greenhouse. How does a flower turn into a bean?
4th grade – Harvesting and planting veggies in the hoophouse for the Wed/Thur market. What edible plants grow in the hoophouse in the winter? How is that possible?
8th grade – Planning, purchasing, planting flowers for their own designed bouquets. What to buy that will grow in a greenhouse in the winter? When to plant so that flowers will mature at the same time? What is the cost of the whole process? Shall we make a profit?
An Invitation
If you need to "see a little green" and "feel a little light" and "smell a little earth" this winter come spend some time wandering through the hoophouse and greenhouse at school.
Nov & Dec Art
All the kids have or will be working on a nature art project. Christmas wreaths, cedar slab/name boards, wildflower art and wildlife Christmas ornaments.
Chicken Eggs
Moonlight, Joy & Beau
Our beloved goats, continue to produce almost a gallon of milk a day per goat. Wow! Fifth graders have done marvelous work in helping out and learning a lot from our goats - animal care, anatomy and life cycle. Our girls will soon be on a "vacation" to see Firefox...more "kids" will be coming in May.
Log Cabin and Sugar Shack
- Drawknife
- Can't Hook
- Peavey
- Hammer/Chisel
Eighth graders will be constructing the sugar shack in preparation for Maple Syrup in the spring.
FOSS Science Connections
So many outdoor connections for every grade level!
Why OE?
Connections to the curriculum, connections to the Earth, connections to our Creator.
Share the Light: An Advent Walk
Next Thur night Dec 06 come to experience a special entire family outdoor Christmas experience. Join us!