Flying Squirrel Encounter

Flying Squirrel Encounter

What a day we had on Friday! Only our second day of program and already we’ve experienced an incredible animal encounter. Morning games held a special energy of fun. A sprinkling of rain did not dampen spirits. After games, we headed into the forest, where little did...
The Gifts of Winter

The Gifts of Winter

Hi folks, Clint here, with a quick story about my adventures deep in the wilds, and an invitation: When I was 25 years old I spent a full year living primitively outdoors with a small group of people in Northern Wisconsin as part of a year-long wilderness immersion...
The Real Impact of Nature Connection

The Real Impact of Nature Connection

Hi folks,Clint here, Founder and Executive Director of Forest Floor. I want to share a quick story with you about a recent encounter I had with one a long-time student: This past Monday I was visiting FernLeaf Charter School in Fletcher, NC. Molly Luplow, Co-Director...
The Journey

The Journey

It was an exciting, imaginative first day for all of us Gray Foxes. We arrived filled with joy for the beginning of a new season and ready to play. We enjoyed a boisterous game of “Tail Tag” and a sneaky game of “Tohee Tohee,” where the group...
Shelter for the Spring

Shelter for the Spring

This Monday, our final day of Red Tailed Hawk 2014, we undertook a group project, something substantial that would last through the winter and be there when we came back to it in the spring. Today we built a round shelter big enough for everyone to fit comfortably...
The Game of Ecology

The Game of Ecology

What a smashing final day! It was warm and sunny the majority of the day, a blessing, especially with some of the cold windy days we’ve been experiencing. Last week, we completed our focus on the four elements of survival: Fire, Shelter, Water and Food. This week, we...