March - Women’s History Month - Celebrating Jane Goodall

“Everything is connected—everyone can make a difference.” Jane Goodall

Students learned about Jane Goodall and her life of dedication to the study and protection of chimpanzees. Her favorite discovery what that “every chimpanzee has a personality all of its own.”

The Jane Goodall Institute: is a conservation organization that protects chimpanzees and inspires people to conserve the natural world and to improve the lives of people, animals and the environment.

In 1991, Jane began Roots and Shoots, a world wide youth organization that empowers youth to address environmental, conservation, and humanitarian issues facing their communities.

First and Second grade students are studying the Arctic region, one of the harshest climates on the planet. Students are learning how the Inuit lived and survived using natural resources for thousands of years. We are focusing on polar bears and whales, the sacred connection the Inuit have with these animals, the role they played in their survival, and the effect of climate change in the region.

Second graders learned about igloos and attempted to construct one out of tofu blocks;-)

Students Learned about Inukshuks and their improtance as a navigation and communication tool. We are building a few around campus for fun and the final Inukshuk will grace Roxaboxen.

Students enjoyed creating a crayon-resist water color of the northern lights.

Symmetry in nature ~ buddies and cool portraits:-)

April - Whales, Earth Day Celebrations, and Poetry Month!

Students are learning about whales, specifically the narwhal, humpback, and gray whales. We enjoyed learning about how whales play, communicate, sing, eat, and migrate.

Students created haiku poems and listened to a true story about a baby gray whale who was reunited with his mother with the help of a 17 year old girl in Long Beach, CA. Link to Grayson’s story: https://thisislovepodcast.com/something-large-and-wild-2/

To celebrate Earth Day 2022, Sara Hutto, Wilder's mom, created a wonderful presentation with a focus on nature's solutions to climate change. Ask your child about whale poop, kelp forests, and fungi!

During the asembly, we learned about some of the challenges whales face while migrating, including the dangers of shipping lanes. Students made a Thank You banner and a Thank You postcard for the shipping companies who have voluntarily pledged to "Slow Down" to save the lives of whales. Yay!!

Afterwards, we all enjoyed kelp smoothies by Jane and candy cap mushroom cookies. Barrett, Wilder's dad, harvested the mushrooms on campus and baked them for everyone to enjoy.

Earth Day Youth activists - students learned about youth who are using their voices to bring attention to climate issues and solutions around the world.

Watch Earth Guradians video “ I Speak For The Trees” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvo0ndNvplI

Students made posters - using their voices and words to make a difference!

Everyone can make a difference - take the 3 Minute Shower Challenge - Sing “Octopuses Garden” or “Splish, Splash I was Taking a Bath,” to shower in just under 3 minutes. You will save over 7,000 gallon of water a year:-)

May - Wild Culture Farm Field Trip hosted by Jennifer, Jemma and Jack Collins. We had a fantastic day learning about permaculture. We discoverd that nature is our best teacher. We learned about the farm, the animals, the garden, and the creek and how they naturally support and sustain eachother.

A Huge Thank you to Jennifer for creating an educational, fun, and engaging experience for all!.

A few glimpses into the magic of the day:-)