Be an Outsider
It seems that nearly every business these days is asking you to be an “insider” and sign up for their…
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Homeschoolers Spotted at LREC!
This spring and summer, LREC had the opportunity to develop a relationship with some homeschooling families in St. Louis. Eighteen…
Summer Intern Research: Hannah Merwin
Hannah Merwin came to us from Minnesota, having graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College this spring. Her research project this summer focused on the effects of prairie edges on bird nest predation.
Where in Litzsinger?
Litzsinger provides outdoor discovery for all ages, from preschoolers to well-seasoned volunteers. Our newest quiz, “Where in Litzsinger?” will challenge…
Visualizing Biodiversity
Missouri Botanical Garden is offering a free educator workshop on July 24–26 for teachers of grades 4–12
Outdoor Learning at Visitation Academy
This year I had the pleasure of partnering with Heather Essig a science teacher at Visitation Academy. Following is an…
Place-Based Learning in a Tree-Rich Neighborhood
Last summer, I participated in LREC’s Place-Based Learning workshop, and it inspired me to again consider the many resources that surround our school.
2nd Graders Create Maps of LREC
Mark Twain Elementary second grade students recently visited Litzsinger Road Ecology Center to prepare for some map-making. (more…)
Bee… “Flowerful” and Multiply!
Our second graders at Mirowitz are the keepers of our butterfly gardens.