Hike Together - Poole Steeple Trail

 November 15, 2015

Our first group hike as Forest School with family and friends on one of our favorite trails. We explored the different textures of tree bark and the various shapes of leaves to recognize what kind of trees are on the trail. The girls enjoyed the challenge of rock climbing and the fascinating view from the top. 

Foundation Day

Foundation day, November 8, 2015

February 9, 2016

One afternoon, three months ago, I decided all of sudden to found a forest school with my daughters. I rushed to get them in the car before sunset and headed towards the mountain as I told them of my plans. They were so happy and excited to have a forest school together. You can see their joy in their faces in this photo. They made a forest mandala and set out their vision and intentions. Little did we know that so many wonderful families would join us so quickly. We are so blessed to have our forest school family. In three months we have about 50 local families in our closed FB group and on a weekly basis meet with 6-10 families for our outings. Last week there were about 25+ people who attended our meetup and I imagine that as the weather gets warmer there will be a lot more. Thank you so much for joining us in our adventures to learn, grow, and explore together.

March 28, 2016

About a month and a half since I wrote the above post and we now have 80 local families that belong to our closed FB group and we continue to have a fantastic turnout for our weekly forest outings. So glad we get to share our love of nature with family and friends.

My Cubs

In nature, our children can learn, play, explore, connect, and remind us to be present in the moment. My husband and I are blessed to have three daughters that share our love of nature, travel, and adventure. We love to hike, and when talking about trail names, my husband and daughters immediately and unanimously chose Mama Bear for me. We spend a lot of time in nature. Children thrive and are happy in nature. They learn at their own pace, exploring the world around them. They notice how we are all connected, and that gives them a greater appreciation for the Earth and its inhabitants. Some of my best childhood memories are hiking with family and friends, and now I am glad to be able to share those moments with my daughters. We get to continue the journey. Learning more on our journey as we create new precious and amazing memories. I love my cubs.