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Forest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?
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Hello Everyone!I am looking to create a network of people who are teaching and mentoring children outdoors with a forest school approach. I am located in Vermont, and I am hoping to connect with…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Meghan Fitzgerald Apr 6, 2012.

Forest School Trainings in the United States,.....Who's doing it?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Amy Butler Mar 5, 2012.

The Nature Adventure Program at Union Elementary School, Montpelier Vermont

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Stefan Anderson commented on Amy Butler's photo

Journaling at my Sit Spot

"Great shot! I love the intensity of her focus."

Nov 13, 2012

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"Insect Hotels! http://northbranchnaturecenter.blogspot.com/2012/11/insect-hotels-potato-peelers-and-spy.html"

Nov 9, 2012

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Look What We Found!

Look What We Found!by, Amy ButlerNorth Branch Nature CenterMontpelier, Vermont The following conversation was recorded this spring in Harrison Field during an ECO day with children from Union Elementary School. "Look! Another one! You can pick it up.""Woah, I found one! On the leaves,..I don't know.""Guys, we keep finding them! We better have a big pack to put them…See More

Sep 3, 2012

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Trees & Climate Change lesson

Jul 29, 2012

Amy Butler posted a blog post

Look What We Found!

Jul 27, 2012

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Scott D. Sampson commented on Amy Butler's blog post One Teacher, One School, One Community

"A wonderful story -- one, I think, that gets to the heart of nature connection. We think of nature as "other," separate from us, rather than the physical and psychological milieu of our lives. But, as this piece demonstrates beautifully,…"

Apr 30, 2012

Amy Butler's blog post was featured

One Teacher, One School, One Community

I love my job. I get to be outside wandering through streams and navigating forests with some of the most incredible human beings,..children. I can not tell you how much I learn from my young friends in a simple blog post. I have learned patience, compassion, self efficacy, resilency, and the process of healing. For the last 7 months I have been working with a teacher and her…See More

Apr 21, 2012

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Left, right. How do animals move in winter?

Apr 12, 2012

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Amy Butler replied to Betsy Bennett Stacey's discussion Nature Journaling and Science Notebooks- Professional Development for Educators

"Hi Betsy, Please contact me and let me know about your course. I work with many teachers in central Vermont who love to hear about what you have to offer! -Amy Butler"

Mar 21, 2012

Amy Butler posted a blog post

5 Ways to Make it Better

5 Ways to Make it BetterYou've the read the statistics about children's disconnect from nature and community. What's the latest news now? 6.5 hours a day of screen time for the average American child? Or is it 8 hours? Diminishing unstructured play time for kids, less leisure time for adults, and more time on the job. National Park visitation has…See More

Mar 12, 2012

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If A Child Picks Up a Stick in the Forest,.....

What happens if a child picks up a stick in the forest? It's not a question of if, because they do and they will! When a child does pick one up, what does that stick become? Working with school teachers, this is one of the first concerns of being outside with a classroom of curious children. Do we let them play with sticks? And what does it look, feel, and sound like if 20 children are wielding sticks in the forest? Laying down a rule of "no picking up sticks" is like taking your students to…See More

Mar 6, 2012

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Amy Butler commented on Children & Nature Network's group C&NN Natural Teachers Network

"Thanks John and Jacob for your replies! I plan to attend the mapping workshop in March."

Mar 5, 2012

Amy Butler replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the United States,.....Who's doing it?

"Susie and John, What a great opportunity to network here on C&NN! It would be great to talk, so please call me. I'll be in the office all day on Thursday of this week. Also, something to think about, I have been in contact with Forest…"

Mar 5, 2012

Susie replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the United States,.....Who's doing it?

"Hi Amy and John, Amy, I'd love to talk at some point. Your program sounds great- it is so nice to be in touch with like-minded people and share ideas. I will call the Center (if that's ok) and we can chat. John, this site is…"

Mar 2, 2012

John Thielbahr replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the United States,.....Who's doing it?

"Amy and Susie, You have both made my heart sing. This connection and information sharing is exactly the reason we started this social media network. You are not next door neighbors but I do hope you can make a personal connection at some…"

Mar 1, 2012

Amy Butler replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the United States,.....Who's doing it?

"Hi Susie! We should talk over the phone at some point. I worked for 5 years with an organization very similar to the Wilderness Awareness School and I now work in public schools applying much of those philosophies. I work at the North Branch Nature…"

Mar 1, 2012

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Title or Role: Director of Education

Organization: North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, Vermont

Bio: I am a teacher and a naturalist who has been leading children and young adults outside for over 15 years. I currently direct ECO - Educating Children Outdoors- in public schools and offer trainings for teachers. I also lead a Forest Preschool one day a week at. I love to go tracking in the snow, make medicine from plants, watch birds, and play games in forest, fields, and mudpuddles. I am also skilled in permaculture, primitive skills, and storytelling.
I am looking to connect with other teachers and naturalists who are connecting children and adults to the natural world.

Web site: http://www.northbranchnaturecenter.org

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Look What We Found!

by, Amy Butler

North Branch Nature Center

Montpelier, Vermont

The following conversation was recorded this spring in Harrison Field during an ECO day with children from Union Elementary School. …

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If A Child Picks Up a Stick in the Forest,.....

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At 4:42pm on February 24, 2010, Suz Lipman said…: Hi Amy! Hearty welcome to C&NN. I love all the things you do in nature with kids. They sound very exciting and enriching. (I want to go along!) Have you checked out our Natural Teachers Network? I think you'll enjoy the sharing and resources. There are plenty of other places around the network where you can also make yourself at home. I so look forward to your contributions and to learning more about you and what you do.