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
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