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Birds All Year Round

Apr 22

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"Ann, I saw a tufted titmouse at my feeder this morning.""I saw a red-bellied woodpecker at my suet feeder.""I saw a red-tailed hawk in a tree.""Me too."This is how I am greeted at school each morning. Melissa and I are teaching the Explorers about birds and, wow, are they learning. In late October, we put a bird feeder in a classroom window. Tufted titmice, nuthatches, and chickadees began to…See More

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As Winter Wanes

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As Winter Wanes

As winter wanes here are two books to put on the winter reading list for next year.Earlier this winter, Jessica, our local librarian, visited the Explorer’s classroom. She always chooses fun, beautiful, interesting books that have a nature theme or are just off the presses.Librarians are a great resource when looking for books to share with children. And nature-based books provide a wonderful way to introduce and connect children to nature.These are the books Jessica read:…See More

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Amaryllis for the Holidays

Each year, I plant amaryllis bulbs for the holidays. I plant them for my house and for gifts. The recipients of these gifts vary, but their reaction to these gifts do not. All—family, friends, teachers, co-workers—who receive one of these dramatic plants are delighted and curious. There is something magical about a flower growing in the middle of winter. And there is something amazing about a large…See More

Dec 18, 2012

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Raising a Citizen

African Cats is a documentary that was released by Disney Nature last year on Earth Day. It is a true story that features two star felines: Mara, a lion cub, and Sita, a cheetah mother of five. Both cats live on the Savannah in Africa.The film has the dramatic power that comes from combining beautiful…See More

Sep 24, 2012

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Tune in to the Birds!

“Pay attention to the birds.” That is what I say to my children, my students, and visitors who come to Barking Frog Farm. There is a lot to see if you tune in to their activity. Watch for clues. During the day birds eat, look for new food sources, build and repair nests, patrol their area for predators that need to be chased away. In the spring, they also lay and protect eggs, feed baby birds,…See More

Sep 3, 2012

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Tune in to the Birds!

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Every spring, I pass by yards full of daffodils and wish my yard was full of daffodils too. I especially like the way these bright spring flowers look scattered throughout a lawn or field. Last fall…

Every spring, I pass by yards full of daffodils and wish my yard was full of daffodils too. I especially like the way these bright spring flowers look scattered throughout a lawn or field.Last fall I decided to buy and plant bulbs: daffodils, tulips, and crocuses. (See December 16, 2011 post.)…See More

Apr 30, 2012

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Organization: Barking Frog Farm

Bio: Ann Courcy, has been interested in environmental causes since she heard the “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute” campaign in the ’70s. She lives near the CT River with her family, pets and wildlife. And loves it!

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Birds All Year Round

"Ann, I saw a tufted titmouse at my feeder this morning."

"I saw a red-bellied woodpecker at my suet feeder."

"I saw a red-tailed hawk in a tree."

"Me too."

This is how I am greeted at school each morning. Melissa and I are teaching the Explorers about birds and, wow, are they learning. In late October, we put a bird feeder in a classroom window. Tufted…

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Posted on April 20, 2013 at 12:33pm

As Winter Wanes

As winter wanes here are two books to put on the winter reading list for next year.

Earlier this winter, Jessica, our local librarian, visited the Explorer’s classroom. She always chooses fun, beautiful, interesting books that have a nature theme or are just off the presses.

Librarians are a great resource when looking for books to share with children. And nature-based books provide a wonderful way to introduce and connect children to nature.

These are the…

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Posted on April 2, 2013 at 12:51pm

My New Year's Pledge

Just before Christmas, Aurora's Brownie Troop made coupons as Christmas gifts for their mothers and fathers. The coupons read:

This coupon entitles you to 1 big hug.
This coupon entitles you to 1 set table: knives, forks, spoons, napkins and even beverages.
This coupon entitles you to the last cookie, serving of ice cream, bit of chocolate milk,…

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Posted on December 31, 2012 at 8:31pm

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas, All the animals stood

In the crisp peaceful silence, Of their home in the wood.

The trees towered in might, Their branches did clatter,

As the squirrels come out, Of their nests, pitter patter.

The deer came together, they met, they communed

And from beyond the hilltop, rose the…

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Posted on December 24, 2012 at 5:59am

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At 12:32pm on January 31, 2011, Suz Lipman said…: Hi Ann! Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you found us. I hope you make yourself at home in discussions and groups -- you may want to start with the Natural Families Network or Natural Teachers Network. Please visit often and keep us posted on your activities.