Written by Karen Graham Today Rattlesnake Moon is full. The loquat trees in my neighborhood are bursting with fruit, ripe for eating. Fragrant sages are sending up tall stalks and beginning to flower. Creamy, white Elder blossoms are easy to Read more…
by: Jodi Levine I have had several mentors in my life, and I am grateful for them all. Some were people whom I paid for their guidance, and received meaningful growth that opened windows to new perspectives. Others were like Read more…
By: Jodi Levine Happy Winter Solstice! We are moving collectively toward the longest night of the year; winter solstice. This is a time of inward reflection, an opportunity to call in our intention for the upcoming year. It’s also a Read more…
By: Debbie Luican No matter what the year brings, what busyness we experience, December is a time of joy. It is a time to slow down and appreciate. As the stress of long to-do lists morphs into the desire to Read more…
By: Stacey Stormo Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves change, the weather cools, and all of a sudden we just want to cuddle up and take it easy for a while. We settle down from the excitement Read more…
By: Angela Capps
By: Ashley Azzinaro Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese term that translates to “forest bathing” or “absorbing the forest atmosphere”. In 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries created the term, encouraging people to simply spend time in nature. The focus Read more…
By: Shane Brown Spring is in full swing at Big Oak Canyon! From colorful flowers and interesting animals to new projects and celebrations, here’s a peek at some of the recent happenings on the land. Clematis flowering Bur chervil, a Read more…
Join us in welcoming back our Executive Director, Jodi Levine, who recently returned from a 3 month sabbatical. When people use the word sabbatical they are usually speaking about a teacher taking a school year off to pursue research, travel, Read more…
By: Staci Hansen I’ve been told by many people that being a grandparent is the best experience ever. My own mother used to tease us and say that if she knew being a grandparent would be such fun, she would Read more…