If you've been meaning to get back into yoga classes but needed an incentive -- like, say, a free class -- be sure to enjoy some of the great opportunities with DC Yoga Week. Starting today, April 28, and lasting through Sunday, May 4, you'll be able to try free and reduced price classes and special ... Read More about DC Yoga Week April 28-May 4
Arts and nature in early childhood education
Learning outdoors and creating with nature can be beautiful and fun, but for some educators, the how-tos are not obvious. On Saturday, April 26, the non-profit organization NoVA Outside is providing inspirational speakers and some hands-on professional development at its Early Childhood Outside ... Read More about Arts and nature in early childhood education
Showcase connects students to environmental realities
Green teams, eco-clubs, Earth Force crews: environmentally-aware students of all stripes came out to the April 10 School Environmental Action Showcase (SEAS) held at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts and on the blossom-filled grounds around Mason Pond. The event was the third annual ... Read More about Showcase connects students to environmental realities
5 Reasons We Love Our Nature Preschool
There are a number of preschools in the DC area that I call "outdoor-happy preschools" -- places where children are expected to bring weather-appropriate clothing and go outside every day. I was heartened to learn about the options when I was doing research for an article on TheDCMoms.com. I was ... Read More about 5 Reasons We Love Our Nature Preschool
Earth Day Welcome and Giveaway
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with books and music make it easy – and fun – to be green! For the initial launch of Mindful Healthy Life of Metro DC, we’re giving away a few homegrown gems: a copy of the wonderful CD Earth Day Everyday from Solar Publishing, a great company based in ... Read More about Earth Day Welcome and Giveaway
