Monday, February 22, 2016

Spring-like weather brings excitement!

Warm weather in February makes me smile, big, grinning from ear-to ear smile! I have been dreaming of what the first growing season would look like on our new outdoor play environment and it is almost here!  Each day as I walk across the campus I admire the beauty of the new space and say a quiet word of thanks to everyone who made it possible. I am thankful to the teachers, the designer, the builders, the landscaping team, the committee, the givers and the doers! Each one played an irreplaceable part in the successful completion of the project.  I am in awe that this wonderful space was built in record speed and with such beauty and purpose. I am reminded how special it is each time I tour with a new family and it takes their breath away.  I love telling the story of how it was designed to inspire children to love nature and to love learning. Soon, on our March 11 professional development day, I will meet with the teachers and staff to start planning our first planting season. There are so many possibilities and the best is yet to come. As with all things in nature gardens, the mysteries of spring will delight our senses as new life grows from the barren winter landscape.  I can hardly wait!