How to Make Sustainable Food Choices and Reduce Waste This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, food. But amid all the cooking, feasting, and gathering around the table, one thing often gets overlooked: food waste. From leftovers piled high to the fruits and vegetables that spoil before you even...
Chapter 3: The Dam
We are writing a short story about a stickleback named Cedar who lives at Columbia Springs. Here is the third chapter! **Chapter 3: The Dam** The sun climbed higher over the city as the early morning mist dissolved, leaving the waters of West Biddle Lake sparkling in...
Fall Nature Days!
Have you been to one of our Nature Days? There are three opportunities coming up this fall! One Saturday a month during the fall and winter, we host a Nature Day for community members to come out and explore Columbia Springs through hands on activities. These events...
Chapter 2: Navigating Dangers From the Sky
We are writing a short story about a stickleback named Cedar who lives at Columbia Springs. Here is the second chapter! **Chapter 2: Navigating Dangers From the Sky** Life in West Biddle Lake wasn’t easy for Cedar, the young stickleback. Every day brought a new...
Chapter 1: A Stickleback is Born
We are writing a short story about a stickleback named Cedar who lives at Columbia Springs. Here is the first chapter! Stay tuned for more in the coming months. **Chapter 1: Cedar's Discovery** In the heart of Columbia Springs, surrounded by a neighborhood of joyful...
The Magic of Nature: How Growing Up Outdoors Shapes Your Future
Nature isn't just a place for grown-ups; it's where our childhood adventures begin, shaping who we become later on. Exploring forests, climbing trees, and playing in parks isn't just fun—it's essential for our brains and bodies. Let's dive into how spending time in...