Trees Indiana
2024 was another successful year at our Nature Explore Classroom. Significant accomplishments:
- New musical instruments and dancing scarves were added/replaced in the Music & Movement area.
- Maintenance efforts addressed a lot of “wish list” items –removal of any “dilapidated” fixtures,
- COMPLETE clean out of the storage shed, replacement of storage bins, power washing and staining music stage. A total refresh for the year!
- Welcomed back schools who hadn’t been at the classroom for over 5 years. Renewed relationships with “former champions” of this space – and they’re still champions!
- Butterfly Garden refreshed with new plants.
- Summer programming with kids from all 3 Boys & Girls Club sites.
Here’s a few quotes from kids and teachers illustrating consistent themes we hear from participants. Kids – “I’m a nature girl.” “I love nature because of all the colors it has.” Teachers – “I wish we could do this every day – just being outside in the trees, playing like kids are supposed to.”
