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Amy Butler
- Plainfield, VT
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Summer Courses for teachers who want to TEACH OUTSIDE,...
Hello everyone! I'm curious to know who is providing summer professional development opportunities for teachers, educators, caregivers, etc. on how to teach students and young children outdoors. Here…Continue
Tags: NGSS, nature, immersion, Northeast, core
Started Feb 16, 2015
The Animal Olympics in Vermont
Children at small rural school here in Vermont are celebrating the 2014 Winter Olympics by creating the Animal Olympics in the forest behind their school. Each animal hosts its own event. The Walrus…Continue
Started Feb 18, 2014
Forest Preschool Teacher job opening in Vermont
Forest School Teacher at NBNCJob Description :This is a position for the lead teacher and coordinator for the Forest Preschool and Forest School programs at NBNC. The position is contracted from…Continue
Tags: kindergarten, nature, teaching, Preschool
Started Nov 17, 2013
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 William D. Brown Apr 23, 2015.
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Amy Butler commented on Children & Nature Network's group Natural Teachers"We have an immediate job opening on our education team at the North Branch Nature Center. Join our Forest Preschool teaching staff and help us continue to grow the first Forest Preschool in Vermont. We have just renovated our education building to…"
William D. Brown replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?"Amy,
Are you in the New York area?
May I suggest the two forestry colleges, there.
Syracuse University has a great school, and
Pauls Smiths, is a smaller - more vocationally-oriented,
in the Adirondacks, in a town by the same name,
zip code:…"
Amy Butler commented on Amy Butler's event ECO - Educating Children Outdoors - summer graduate course"Thanks Juliet! We have really made some wonderful progress with our work in public schools.
http://www.northbranchnaturecenter.org/eco.html
Best,
Amy"
Juliet Robertson commented on Amy Butler's event ECO - Educating Children Outdoors - summer graduate course"Hi Amy
Thanks for letting me know - I presume you'd like the word to be spread. Delighted to see this is going ahead and I hope it is really successful.
Best wishes
Juliet"
Amy Butler posted a blog postEmbracing Winter, Scandinavian Style! by Mary Zentara at The North Branch Nature Center, Vermont
It is zero degrees out and the snow is falling. As I write this blog, my seven year old daughter is outside standing perfectly still next to the bird feeder hanging from a tree branch. Her hand is outstretched and holding a small pile of black oiled sunflower seeds. The warmth of her bodied is sealed in many layers and a balaclava that is covering her chin, cheeks, and nose. A thick hat sits atop her head and the only part of her body that is uncovered is a narrow band around her eyes. She…See More
Amy Butler replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?"Hi Susie!
I just sent you a message. Cheers! "
Jane Williams-Siegfredsen replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?"Hello, This is our 13th year of offering residential courses in Denmark - the source of the forest school movement. You can find out more at www.insideoutnature.com ;"
Susie replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?"Anything new happening on this topic? "
Nicolette Sowder replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the United States,.....Who's doing it?"Hi, for those who have spoken with Forest Schools in the UK - do you know if there are any special requirements for providing a training? I would like to organize one here in Michigan or even online if possible...
Thanks!
Nicolette"
Sarah Fujiuchi replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?"Have you had any luck finding more trainings? I have just begun my search and not having terribly good luck finding information. I picked up a pamphlet today for a Waldorf forest and farm school summer training hosted by The Sunbridge Institute near…"
Marilyn Anne Pearson replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?"Hi Amy!
Thanks for getting back to me. I friend requested you so that I could message you and send my phone number. In the meantime, feel free to email me -- misspea78@gmail.com
Marilyn"
Amy Butler replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?"Hi Marilyn,
We should have a conversation over the phone. I am so glad you found this thread. I would be happy to share with you about my work here in Vermont and what is on the horizon for future developments.
In short, Forest Schools have a…"
Marilyn Anne Pearson replied to Amy Butler's discussion Forest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?"Hi,
Just joined CNN-Connect today as I found this thread by researching forest schools. My son is 9 -- almost 10-- months old. I am a science teacher in an urban magnet STEM high school. My masters degree is in Zoology with a focus on…"
Amy Butler's discussion was featuredForest School Trainings in the U.S.,.......who's doing it?
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 others here in the northeastern part of the U.S.I just found out I missed the opportunity to be a part of conference that Claire Warden was presenting at in Chicago! Feeling a little disappointed, I have been searching for equivalent opportunities to learn from our forest school practitioners from…See More
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- 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.
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Embracing Winter, Scandinavian Style! by Mary Zentara at The North Branch Nature Center, Vermont
It is zero degrees out and the snow is falling. As I write this blog, my seven year old daughter is outside standing perfectly still next to the bird feeder hanging from a tree branch. Her hand is outstretched and holding a small pile of black oiled sunflower seeds. The warmth of her bodied is sealed in many layers and a balaclava that is covering her chin, cheeks, and nose. A thick hat sits atop her head and the only part of her body that is uncovered is a narrow band around her…
Continue Posted on February 16, 2015 at 10:34am
First Week of Forest Preschool at The North Branch Nature Center
I noticed two major signs of fall this week: the temps were crisp and cool in the morning, and eager 3, 4, and 5 year olds started their first week of Forest Preschool! Being outside the whole time, the children used their imaginations and took advantage of the forest to have a grand old time.
Our days always start with "Loose Parts Play." As Forest Preschool teachers, we embrace the adage, "One man's trash is…
Continue Posted on October 21, 2013 at 2:59pm
Building Our Play Spaces
The Forest Preschoolers are active, imaginative, and LOVE to build. They love to create their worlds, and will craft pretty much anything they can get their hands on into elaborate scenes. Much of our mornings focus around building in some form, and pretty much everyone…
Continue Posted on October 21, 2013 at 2:57pm
Quiet in the Forest
Quiet in the Forest
It's the beginning of all our ECO (Educating Children Outdoors) programs in surrounding schools and the students have fallen back into our outdoor learning routines beautifully. The crisp fall air, the stunning colors of autumn and…
Continue Posted on October 21, 2013 at 2:54pm
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- At 8:04am on February 16, 2012,
Randy Eady said… 
- 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.
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