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“Look deep, deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein
 ECFE's Nature Classroom & Playground
Our Nature Classroom is underway thanks to grants and donations, but we have only begun! We need YOUR help in moving forward. Join us as we continue to build our Nature Classroom!
Summer Planting and Work Schedule:
June 9, 5-8pm
July 14, 5-8pm
August 11, 5-8pm
You and your family are invited! Bring your garden gloves and we will provide the refreshments!
 Nature Classroom Background:
Early Childhood Family Education was awarded a grant from Dimensions Educational Research Foundation to develop a Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom Demonstration Site overlooking historic Handke Stadium in Elk River. In addition to this grant, we received funds from Great River Energy, Elk River Abatement Funds and the ECFE Advisory Council and began the first phase of development in May, 2010.
We are now in phase two of development where we are working on developing areas within the Classroom and planting perennials during the summer of 2010.
How can you get involved?
There are a number of ways you can get involved! We currently are seeking committee members to serve on our Nature Classroom Committee that meets once a month in the evenings. In addition, we are seeking monetary, materials, services and plant donations throughout the year. To become involved, please contact our ECFE office at 763-241-3524 or email: ECFE@elkriver.k12.mn.us
 Did you know?
Research shows that when children have regular contact with nature they learn and grow better…physically, developmentally and in relationship to the natural world.
An activity to try... Take an I Spy walk with your kids!!!!!
“In this fast-paced society, we often rush children from place to place so quickly that they stop paying attention to the details of the world around them. The next time you take a walk with children, encourage everyone to see how many natural wonders they can find. Examine the spider’s web on a downspout or talk about how the dandelion can poke its way through a crack in the sidewalk. Even in cities, nature often finds a way to make its presence known and to survive, a good life lesson for us all.” From Teaching and Learning about the Natural World by Nancy Rosenow in Young Children, January 2008. |
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