Ambassadors volunteer for shifts to meander the Garden as a friendly resource. Maps, memberships, natural wonders? They’re ready. The program is in its pilot stage now, with sixteen volunteers recently completing their training. The connections are already happening.
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stone soup
Where there’s a will there’s a way. With most schools closed, we had to find new ways to bring outdoor learning to children this year. With creativity, collaboration, and careful planning we have launched four new programs, with several more in the works.
FALL PROGRAMS: FOLLOW THE KIDS
Where there’s a will there’s a way. With most schools closed, we had to find new ways to bring outdoor learning to children this year. With creativity, collaboration, and careful planning we have launched four new programs, with several more in the works.
Fall 2020: New Needs/New Programs
Boxerwood’s Play and Learning Season (PALS) is a cousin of summer camp, reimagined for pandemic times and needs. PALS is a 10-week, 2-day/week enrichment program at Boxerwood for children, ages 4 – 8.
partner in the picture – Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone Brewing Company has supported Boxerwood water stewardship and education efforts for a number of years.
Halestone Recital
Please join us for Halestone’s recital concert which will be held at Boxerwood Nature Center’s field on Friday, Aug. 28th, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 29th, 6:30 pm.
Recycling City: bringing forth a more just and honorable society
What is Boxerwood’s role in bringing forth a more just and honorable society? Our role is small, yet valuable. We use environmental learning as a way to create conditions where all local children–whatever their family income, race, background, or ability–have an opportunity to rise and flourish: to feel their innate capacity to become the kind of people the world needs. Right here and right now.
Common Mullein: should it stay or should it go?
Common mullein is a non-native plant in Virginia, and as with many non-natives, we’ve had to make a decision at Boxerwood: should it stay or should it go?
Still Stirring the Pot
We may not have been out in the field this spring, but thanks to your support, Boxerwood leadership is alive and well.
Mohawk: Our Friend in Glasgow
Mohawk has been helping Boxerwood advance its earth care mission for several years now. The help ranges from the material (kits, trees, banners, t-shirts), to the programmatic.