spring in the forest, week 2

Week 2 of our programs brought some interesting weather: hail, snow, rain, and a bit of sun. But we still enjoyed ourselves! Here's a photo recap:

I love getting to know the flora and fauna of these 2 parks. At both Breithaupt Park and Huron Natural Area, the beautiful bloodroot flower is poking up and blossoming out right now. I love how the leaves are so delicately wrapped around the stem - like a spring jacket.

On our Caregiver/Kid hike at Huron this week, we got up-close and personal with some soft, green moss.

In all of our programs, we try to "stop and smell the roses." We pay attention to small details, ask questions, wonder together, and see lots! With our Huron preschool group, here's what we found in the first 10 minutes of our time together:

Some more moments together: