All in Good Timing
Have you ever tried to teach a newborn baby to walk or teach a kindergartener how to do calculus? Me neither. This is because their brains and their bodies are not ready to learn such skills at that age. In Read More
Absorbing the World
Have you ever watched a dry sponge thrown into a tub of water? What does it do? When immersed in the water, it absorbs as much water as it can possibly hold. Children are the same. If you have ever Read More
Respect the Process
Have you ever just sat back and observed a child playing? When we give children the tools, space, and encouragement, they can expert problem solvers and teachers. As someone who likes to be organized and have everything go according to Read More
Ephemeral Education
This year, we celebrated the 150th Arbor Day in downtown Goshen. There was tree climbing, singing, face painting, and many educational booths. The Elkhart County SWCD, along with Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) alumni, set up an interactive display along with Read More
The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence
The Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District has had the honor of receiving The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence under the Land use/Conservation category for the development and continuation of their Storm Water Alliance Management Program (SWAMP). The Indiana Read More
Conversations with Conservation Cat
Have you ever shoveled soil in your backyard and dug up a bunch of worms? Worms have a symbiotic relationship with soil, meaning that the soil and the worms benefit each other. Soil provides protection, habitat, and nutrients for the Read More