This week we took the most amazing field trip – to Lumpy’s Ice Cream Lab in Wake Forest, NC! Lumpy’s is run by Buck, a chef from Vermont and now ice cream expert. He planned Lumpy’s around solid business practices, with lots of food experience, and with good stewardship in mind. … Continue reading Field Work Friday – Lumpy’s Ice Cream Lab
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Field Work Friday – How Old Is That Tree?
We’re a part of a botany co-op this year, and we’ve begun to study trees – their parts, what they do, and their part in our natural world. We decided that this would be the perfect time to take a field trip back to see Park Ranger Mike DiFabio at Little River… Continue reading Field Work Friday – How Old Is That Tree?
Field Work Friday – Scavenger Hunts at Duke Gardens
This week we ventured to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, part of Duke University. I planned several scavenger hunt sheets so that our children, who usually range in age from 1 to 8, could all participate in some way. Because the temperature was supposed to get into the mid-90s, we met at 9 AM. After… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Scavenger Hunts at Duke Gardens
Field Work Friday – Dental Hygiene
This week we were visited by Pat, a dental hygienist for a local pediatric dentist. That might not sound too exciting, but Pat brought along Ally the Alligator and shared lots of good tips for caring for your teeth. Pat talked to us about how important it was to brush our teeth each morning and… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Dental Hygiene
Field Work Friday – The Conservators’ Center
Yesterday our group visited The Conservators’ Center, a non-profit rescue organization that helps animals in need. They are located in outside Mebane, North Carolina, and have an absolutely wonderful website. Upon arrival, head animal keeper Janine began our tour. First we saw servals. These cats are originally from… Continue reading Field Work Friday – The Conservators’ Center
