Next Saturday, February 17th, 2024 @ 10:30 am, I will be at the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa. At 10:30, in the Library of the hotel, I'll share the story behind the story of Creekfinding with kids and parents. I'll also read the … [Read more...] about Finding the Fun in Creekfinding
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Happy Birthday Wilson Bentley!
It's been a long time since I have come to this space to share, but Snowflake Bentley's one hundred and fifty-ninth birthday seems a good day for it. Wilson Bentley was born on February 9, 1865, on a farm in Jericho, Vermont, a place he claimed had the best snow in the land. Though he was certainly of his time, his … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Wilson Bentley!
September Book Party: Fun with Fermenting, Fun with Reading
I am so pleased share news about a book party for Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild, co-written with June Jo Lee. September 14, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at The Perfect Blend, 224 First Street, Mount Vernon, IA 52314. We will do a "chop, salt, pack" demonstration (though the chopping will be done ahead of time) to show how easy and … [Read more...] about September Book Party: Fun with Fermenting, Fun with Reading
Begin with a Bee – Storywalk in Central Park, Jones County, Iowa
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
“Begin with a Bee” – Book Reading in the Park
Looking forward to "bee-ing" in Central Park, Jones County, Saturday August 6, at 10:00 a.m. to talk about bumblebees, do some bee-art, and read Begin with a Bee! If weather permits, the book reading will take place outside at the Nature Center patio area. If it is too hot or raining then the reading will move … [Read more...] about “Begin with a Bee” – Book Reading in the Park
Good News for Begin with a Bee
We just heard from Brian Wilson at the Evanston IL Public Library that Begin with a Bee is on the Library's 101 Great Books for Kids List of 2021. All who worked on the book are excited that the Evanston Public Library is helping us spread the word about bumblebees. Thanks Evanston Public Library! … [Read more...] about Good News for Begin with a Bee