Friday we went to the 577 Foundation for a field trip.
I had to trick the kids into going, but it was well worth the trouble. We viewed the community gardens, all of which are grown organically.
Marigolds grow heartily this time of year, and the last of the tomatoes are dropping of the vines.
I was so tempted to pocket a sample!
The kid-friendly garden features a hideout...
...and a hidden treehouse.
We also explored a wild grass maze created by children for children.
We followed a wooded path down to the Maumee River...
...and climbed the trees in the small orchard.
The kids and I loved observing a diligent squirrel busily gathering food for his storehouse. He would knock the apples from the tree and jump precariously from branch to branch.
In the winter months, birds come to feed here. The bird blind is a great place to watch the birds and other critters. We got lucky and saw a rabbit, a dove, and a bright red cardinal.
Another great feature of this place was the biodome greenhouse.
It functions year-round and houses many tropical and desert plants.
The cacti made the kids feel a little homesick.
3 comments:
There must be something in the water in Ohio! Those two kids' legs are getting longer and longer! What a neat fieldtrip and I am glad the kids finally enjoyed it. Boy, that's some big red ant beside those little cacti. There are big cows and big ants in Ohio!
I just love these photos! What a cool place. Jacob and Emma, don't be sad (although you look so cute with those expressions on your face).
We love you!
I can't imagine they would honestly miss the cacti. To each his own, I guess. This looks like a fabulous place. Inspiring to have your own garden, but oh, the work!!! Wonderful field trip. We feel like our week in Scotland has been like a long field trip. We have seen beautiful sights and learned SOOO much.
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