Monday, March 20th was the first day of spring and our students are celebrating in their outdoor learning enironments!

Students at Greenspring learn how to care for their outdoor environments from our youngest ages. Outdoor work includes watering and weeding the garden, sweeping, and planting seeds and new plants. Older children scrub fences and even build raised beds. These practical activities build a sense of connection and ownership as children care for the natural spaces around them. 

The Willows Children House Class maintains a pollinator garden which has been certified as a Monarch Waystation through the Monarch Watch program.  This garden provides crucial nectar to pollinators from Spring to late Fall and includes perennials such as two varieties of milkweed, purple coneflowers, goldenrod, and asters, and annual plantings from seed including zinnias, sunflowers, and lantana. Children help water, plant, weed, and care for the garden throughout the school year.

Enjoy some recent photos from our outdoor learning spaces!