Do you harbor a love for a particular native plant? Share your story with us after reading about our effort to establish a nonprofit native plant nursery in Napa County.
Collaborating to Support Monarch Butterflies
Dirt Girls are planting a Monarch Waystation at Napa Valley Language Academy this spring thanks to a generous donor and a collaborative effort.
Uplifting Women as Environmental Leaders
For International Women's Day, read about four women whose work in environmental leadership will safeguard a more sustainable planet.
Presenting “Ecstatic Radish Bounty”
In one of our inaugural sessions of Dirt Girls, I invited four participants to harvest radishes. They did so with gusto and marveled at the red orbs they gently pulled from the soil. Their faces express the surprise of finding an unexpected gift from the Earth. The 'original' Dirt Girls harvesting radishes in an early … Continue reading Presenting “Ecstatic Radish Bounty”
Listening for Joyful Moments of Spring
Much like the spring season awakens plants from dormancy, new beginnings and fresh starts rekindle the commitments we hold most dear.
Growing Smiles @New Tech High
According to a recent research report from the Wallace Foundation, 84% of parents they surveyed rank the statement, "Your child seems happy/likes attending," as their #1 priority for Out of School (OST) programming.
Exploring Our Origins for Women’s Herstory
It’s especially meaningful for me to share the story of growing Dirt Girls at start of Women’s History Month. Pictured below are two girls from the last cohort of a “pandemic proof” version of the program offered last spring alongside a journal entry from one of the original Dirt Girls participants. "I appreciate outdoors and … Continue reading Exploring Our Origins for Women’s Herstory
Becoming a Botanist: Celebrating Jane Colden
Jane Colden is remembered as the first American woman botanist.
Plant(ing) Empowerment: Lessons from Ruth Bancroft
For a time, I was 'wintering' through the month-long stay-at-home order and rainy weather just fine. But when the sun came out again, I took advantage of the opportunity to socialize outside with a close friend. We visited the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery for a self-guided tour of an impressive display of drought-tolerant plants. … Continue reading Plant(ing) Empowerment: Lessons from Ruth Bancroft
Cultivating Resilience: Dirt Girls Grow Indoors
Sensory experience–a hallmark of science, nutrition, and environmental education–is much harder to deliver via screen. However, a few months ago I was inspired to turn over a new leaf.
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