Frequently Asked Questions

What is your philosophy?

1) Encourage the joy of feeling at home in nature.

2) Encourage Learning by Observing and Pitching In (L.O.P.I.). 

3) Invite intergenerational participation.

4) Play to connect! Be playful as much as possible. 

5) Use imagery & verbal memory techniques more than writing. 

6) Healthful. No artificial sweets such as marshmallows or smores. 

7) Pandemic-friendly. Mainly outdoors.

8) Eco-friendly. Crafts use natural, reused, repurposed, or compostable materials.

9) Asthma/allergy-friendly. No hay/straw bales or animal petting. Minimal use of fire.

10) Hands-on without seeking physical contact with wildlife (no live animal shows or catching critters). "Keep quiet, move slowly, and be patient. Let animals come to you" (https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/112582.html).