Central Park in Oxford Junction, Jones County, Iowa, is a beautiful spot with prairie, woods, a man-made lake, and lots of trails. Michele Olson is a naturalist on staff there, tasked with developing in kids an appreciation for nature. She is dedicated and effective. And, as part of her job, she has set up a story walk … [Read more...] about Begin with a Bee – Storywalk in Central Park, Jones County, Iowa
Finding Wonder
Wonder in October
Last month I had the pleasure of participating in the Central Wisconsin Book Festival. In that presentation I wanted to talk about wonder, partly because in Begin with a Bee we talk about wonder: Here’s the wonder: her tiny body, (not even an inch) holds everything she needs to create a whole colony of bees— this … [Read more...] about Wonder in October
