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How to Smile – June 15, 2011
By Deborah Lee Rose
“I NEVER thought I could do that!” Zach Pine has heard that exclamation many times in his work as an informal educator. Not surprising, since Pine continually challenges both children and adults to succeed at something they thought was impossible. What challenge does Pine present his learners? To balance rocks of all shapes and sizes, one atop another in a free form sculpture, without any other means of support like sticks, clamps, or glue. “When I first introduce this activity, people instinctively say ‘But that’s defying the laws of gravity!’ My answer is that rock balancing is actually using the…
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Nature’s Classroom: Hundreds Reconnect with Nature at Ecology School on VA’s Presquile Island
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Georgia State Parks’ First-Time Camper Program Expands
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Nature’s Backpack Offers Outdoor Wilderness Club for Girls
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Nature Schools Gaining Popularity in N.H.
Nature-based elementary schools, nature preschools and forest kindergartens gaining in popularity across state. [+]
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