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Shannon has a M.S. in Geology, is a teacher in a Waldorf School and has background as a children's yoga teacher.

She is passionate about connecting children to themselves and to the natural world.

About Backyard Mama

Backyard Mama's mission is for every child to spend time outside every day.

The intention of this blog is to offer inspiration to do that. Take this tips and tools and use them, or contact me and I can run a program at your center.

Our programs take many forms:
* classes in your school or childcare center
* classes for camps or nature centers
* professional development through conferences and workshops
* professional development designed for your staff
* community workshops at libraries and agencies

We're always excited to design something special just for you!

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What’s Happening …….. Wednesday

Rhode Island

My father has informed me there are lots of starfish along the ocean shore in Charlestown (maybe other places as well?). Going to the beach on New Years day might be fun!

Once again, the Coastal Growers Market is this Saturday and all Saturdays till March 13th in North Kingstown. (It’s really fun and if I can figure out YouTube I will upload a video of  my son and me dancing!)

There are lots of other great things to do here in Rhode Island… I suggest heading outside to enjoy the snow; stay safe this New Years my friends.

Around the Web

 Take this Green Hour survey and commit to spending more time in nature during 2010.

Kidoinfo has some great ideas for how to spend the winter vacation.  What are you doing?

As for walking your talk, here’s a family living in a yurt in Alaska… I dare say, I am jealous.

Taking sometime to set intentions is away to add special meaning to the New Year.  These Vision Boards are a wonderful way to start manifesting!

I wish I had found this challenge earlier in December in order to participate, however reading these posts has given me great material to reflect on. How ’bout you, what’s your best of 2009?

We are what we eat. What are your food resolutions for 2010? Some bloggers answer this question.

Traveling with kids? Get ‘em outside… one mother shares her ideas for how to do this.

Back Home in My Backyard

It’s snowing! We went out for a snowy hike this morning and found 1) a block of ice in a yogurt container, 2) some kinda old tracks from maybe a dog, or a cat, or perhaps a fox?… could there be a fox in the hen house? Oh no!

Snow is so fun to see who’s checking out our backyard.  Who’s in your backyard?

We’re eating lots of frozen peas and winter squash… all homegrown veggies!

I am starting to plan the next year’s garden.

I am excited about life and love and all my little friends.

Thanks to all of you for becoming a part of my life in 2009…. what will 2010 bring us and how we will change the world… one day at a time… on child at a time… one hour in nature at a time?

Blessings to all. I will share my resolutions for the New Year just as soon as I get some more quiet time.

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