Hiking on Veterans Day!

Conscious Cycle 3: Governors Island June 2009 FIGMENT FESTIVAL

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Sunnyside Environmental School

Hayden began a new school this fall. It's called Sunnyside Environmental School in SE Portland, Oregon. For the first few weeks they had no homework in order for the students to adjust. Today was the first assignment. The homework goes home on Friday and is due the following Friday and should take about 20 mins per night Monday-Thursday. The directions on the homework specifically say, "They do not have to complete everything; homework should work within your family schedule and philosophy. Reading is the one thing that is NOT optional. Everyone needs to read, be read to, or read with help for twenty minutes daily."

Each grade grows a different theme garden.

The chickens are constantly getting loose. They don't wander far.

The bike signs are great! They tell which direction, how many miles, and minutes by bike to the next neighborhood.

There is a cob bench out front of the school for parents to sit while waiting for their children.

Hayden's previous school was PS132 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Every morning when we would ride our bikes to school I would see the caged in windows as I approached. I couldn't help but compare it to a prison. When I approach Sunnyside I feel calm and confident that Hayden is in a good place.









Many of the classes are held outdoors in different spaces around the school when the weather allows for it.

A serene entrance to the playground.

Gardening at Red Rose and Lavendar

http://www.roseredandlavender.com/

The Princess and the Pea

I planted my first pea in an old soup can with dirt and worm castings! Hayden and I are going to name it Princess. We are hoping that by naming this plant it will boost its yield potential, similar to how naming cows increases their milk production.

this is after 1 week.

After School Gardening Class Starting Next Friday!

The after school container gardening class will begin next Friday April 3rd.

Children will learn about soil, seeds, container gardening, and composting.

Parents are welcome to stay and assist their child or drop them and leave.

Cost: $35 for 6 or 7 weeks
Location:Rose Red and Lavender on Metropolitan Avenue near Leonard
Time:3:30PM 45-1hour

Supplies to bring:
A fine tip sharpie Marker
Scissors
Pencil
Any seeds that you may want to grow (the flower shop sells many heirloom seeds)
A small notebook for keeping records of plants

please email thelovelybrenda@gmail.com to reserve a seat for your child. if you have previously emailed me i have you already on a list. :)

Let Me Define Poison

Main Entry:
1poi·son
Pronunciation:
\ˈpȯi-zən\
Function:noun
Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French poisun drink, potion, poison, from Latin potion-, potio drink — more at potion

1 a: a substance that through its chemical action usually kills, injures, or impairs an organism b (1): something destructive or harmful (2): an object of aversion or abhorrence2: a substance that inhibits the activity of another substance or the course of a reaction or process (a catalyst poison)

ARE THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES POISONING CHILDREN AND ADULTS? Do they inflict injury or impair an organism causing cancer, diabetes, obesity, ADD, or ADHD?

This is a photo shot in a local elementary school in Williamsburg. I find it totally inappropriate that schools would rather profit from poison than do whats best for a child's health. Can we please define "the best stuff on Earth"? Water, high fructose corn syrup, tea, natural flavors??? Diet Snapple contains Aspartame. Are brain tumors and brain lesions significant side effects or should they be overlooked?
"Food for the fun of it!?" In my opinion hospital visits, medication, obesity, heart disease, neurological damage is not fun!!?? Organic and local fruits and veggies are for the fun of it because many activities and adventures can be had when we are happy, healthy, energetic, and strong! :)