written and filmed by Giorgie DePaolis, AmeriCorps Food Educator Winter can be painted as a dreary time, a time of hibernation and patience. But we say it doesn’t have to be! As much as the winter months of frost inspire stillness, so many evergreen berries show...
Written by Maddie Smith, AmeriCorps Food Educator For about two months leading up to the new year, I participated in the Connections program at Shuksan Middle School. Several local nonprofits teamed up with Bellingham Public Schools to connect students in grades two...
Learn about phenology wheels with Common Threads! Join food educator Tessa as they explain and create a phenology wheel. Use the video to get an idea of what a phenology wheel is and then access the PDF to create your own! Phenology Wheels (click to download pdf)...
Introducing… Calendula! Calendula is a bright and sunny flowering herb that you can find popping up all over Bellingham. Growing calendula in your garden can attract beneficial insects like bees and lady bugs, and you can harvest and dry the flowers to make a homemade...
Learn about compost and worms with this Google slide presentation- designed for kids in grades 3-5! Make a copy and explore the wonders of how composting works and the benefits of worms, all at your child’s own pace. Click here to access the interactive power...
