http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE News and information about the OLE from the Environmental Club http://kidzlog.com/?v=1.0 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:31:57 GMT This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/c4GO-xBNEnY/2007_03.html Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:47:45 GMT Daffodils are one of the first flowers of spring! There are many varieties in the Narcissus lily family. Daffodils are one of the first flowers of spring! There are many varieties in the Narcissus lily family.
]]> http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE/archives/2007_03.html#14 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/rD2co-8Lfvg/2006_10.html Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:07:04 GMT While pulling up dead garden weeds you might find a treasure! That is, if you think of a monarch caterpillar as a treasure like the first graders think! They were excited to observe our tiny caterpillar go through all the stages. We put sticks to climb on and fresh greens in the cage every day. Soon, the caterpillar made the letter "J" for us before entering the metamorphosis of change. The chrysalis is the most beautiful green house with little dots of gold on the side. When our monarch finally emerged the students were so delighted! The only problem with a late bloomer is when to release the butterfly? We chose a fairly mild day when our students were on break. We hope our butterfly made it to Mexico or at least somewhere warm, other than Nebraska! While pulling up dead garden weeds you might find a treasure! That is, if you think of a monarch caterpillar as a treasure like the first graders think! They were excited to observe our tiny caterpillar go through all the stages. We put sticks to climb on and fresh greens in the cage every day. Soon, the caterpillar made the letter "J" for us before entering the metamorphosis of change. The chrysalis is the most beautiful green house with little dots of gold on the side. When our monarch finally emerged the students were so delighted! The only problem with a late bloomer is when to release the butterfly? We chose a fairly mild day when our students were on break. We hope our butterfly made it to Mexico or at least somewhere warm, other than Nebraska!]]> http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE/archives/2006_10.html#13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/gHrBk0MNEvo/2006_03.html Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:15:18 GMT Just the other day I heard a cardinal and a robin out in the Outdoor Learning Environment. They sounded so wonderful! I love listening to them. I have been hearing cardinals more than I usually see them, but I usually see robins more often than I hear them. An Environmental Club member, Nickie Just the other day I heard a cardinal and a robin out in the Outdoor Learning Environment. They sounded so wonderful! I love listening to them.

I have been hearing cardinals more than I usually see them, but I usually see robins more often than I hear them.

An Environmental Club member,
Nickie]]> http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE/archives/2006_03.html#12 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/EoWXgLFE4V0/2006_02.html Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:16:25 GMT Starlings have invaded the bird feeders out in the wildflower garden of the OLE. As many as 75 birds were seen feeding before our 3 inch snow forecast for tomorrow. We hope to see other birds this winter too. Starlings have invaded the bird feeders out in the wildflower garden of the OLE. As many as 75 birds were seen feeding before our 3 inch snow forecast for tomorrow. We hope to see other birds this winter too.]]> http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE/archives/2006_02.html#11 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/uqRuDLgq1Mo/2006_01.html Wed, 25 Jan 2006 20:23:05 GMT Waking up on Saturday morning was a frosty treat to see! The trees were coated with a light dusting of snow backlit by the sun. This is a maple tree on the school grounds looking up to the sky. It seems these unseasonably mild temperatures in January might not produce many typical winter days this year so it really makes you appreciate any beauty of winter. Waking up on Saturday morning was a frosty treat to see! The trees were coated with a light dusting of snow backlit by the sun. This is a maple tree on the school grounds looking up to the sky. It seems these unseasonably mild temperatures in January might not produce many typical winter days this year so it really makes you appreciate any beauty of winter.
]]> http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE/archives/2006_01.html#10 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/kPVPydkqGXE/2005_12.html Fri, 09 Dec 2005 20:41:26 GMT As well as keeping the outside environment looking nice, we have to keep the inside plants healthy too. I have the responsibility to train other kids in Willowdale to water the plants in the front of the school. I get to train people in all grades. I teach them how long to water the different plants, which plants to water, and when to water them. This is a picture of me watering the plants after school. An Environmental Club member, Nickie As well as keeping the outside environment looking nice, we have to keep the inside plants healthy too. I have the responsibility to train other kids in Willowdale to water the plants in the front of the school. I get to train people in all grades. I teach them how long to water the different plants, which plants to water, and when to water them. This is a picture of me watering the plants after school.

An Environmental Club member,
Nickie]]> http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE/archives/2005_12.html#9 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/aC03miMr9dI/2005_11.html Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:59:02 GMT <b>Snow! Snow! Snow Showers!</b> Last Monday was our first snow in Nebraska! You are looking west at the rock outcropping area of the OLE. Two of the grasses pictured are miscanthus and maiden hair. A fresh blanket of snow adds dimension and beauty to the grasses in the winter. Who wants to write next? Snow! Snow! Snow Showers! Last Monday was our first snow in Nebraska! You are looking west at the rock outcropping area of the OLE. Two of the grasses pictured are miscanthus and maiden hair. A fresh blanket of snow adds dimension and beauty to the grasses in the winter.

Who wants to write next? ]]> http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE/archives/2005_11.html#8 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/PBmmg-LsJ2A/2005_11.html Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:22:48 GMT Did you know that Mr. Vincent took this picture from the roof? Well, he did! He captured a glimpse of our gorgeous fall with the mums in full bloom outlining our OLE classroom! Some of our first graders were involved in a Willowdale Outdoor Learning Environment movie. They read from a script to tell about the many features of each garden. Mr. Vincent's production will be viewed by visitors who come to visit Willowdale! Did you know that Mr. Vincent took this picture from the roof? Well, he did! He captured a glimpse of our gorgeous fall with the mums in full bloom outlining our OLE classroom! Some of our first graders were involved in a Willowdale Outdoor Learning Environment movie. They read from a script to tell about the many features of each garden. Mr. Vincent's production will be viewed by visitors who come to visit Willowdale!]]> http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE/archives/2005_11.html#7 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/VqnbLFyrtQ4/2005_10.html Fri, 14 Oct 2005 20:37:37 GMT Yesterday, there was a beautiful but odd sight overhead in the OLE. There were Canadian Geese! They weren't in the normal "V" that you usually see them in. The ten geese were in a straight line! It was outstanding. Everyone was so surprised that we said "whoa!" By Nickie (a member of the Environmental Club) Yesterday, there was a beautiful but odd sight overhead in the OLE. There were Canadian Geese! They weren't in the normal "V" that you usually see them in. The ten geese were in a straight line! It was outstanding. Everyone was so surprised that we said "whoa!"

By Nickie (a member of the Environmental Club)]]> http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/blog/OLE/archives/2005_10.html#6 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OLE/~3/VKV2V-Y-zcY/2005_10.html Thu, 13 Oct 2005 15:12:31 GMT Welcome to Willowdale's Outdoor Learning Environment web blog! Students will have the opportunity to update reports about the OLE using this blog. Check us out even in the winter for reports about the birds, wildlife, and even pictures after the snow falls! Twenty-five Environmental Club students of all ages just finished working to prepare the OLE for the fall. You are looking at the arid area with purple cone flowers, Sedum on the left, and Snow in the Summer on the right. Who will write the next report? Welcome to Willowdale's Outdoor Learning Environment web blog! Students will have the opportunity to update reports about the OLE using this blog. Check us out even in the winter for reports about the birds, wildlife, and even pictures after the snow falls! Twenty-five Environmental Club students of all ages just finished working to prepare the OLE for the fall.
You are looking at the arid area with purple cone flowers, Sedum on the left, and Snow in the Summer on the right. Who will write the next report?
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