4-Winds at Florence Sawyer and Emerson Schools

07/09/2025

Kind of a yucky name, but really cool!

What is this blob in a mulched garden? Dog vomit slime mold! Also known as witch’s spit, troll cat vomit (In Scandinavia mythical troll cats were said to steal milk from cows and regurgitate it fo…

04/16/2025

Welcome to springtime in New England! Along with the warmer spring weather comes a wonderful world of sensory exploration: MUD! Children of any age (even adults!) may experience the delights that m…

03/26/2025

What better reason to stay up way past your bedtime than in the service of nature!  With rain and warm nights in the forecast, the excitement of the possibility of a “Big Night” bubbles under …

03/19/2025

Wishing you a Happy Spring Equinox tomorrow! We’re celebrating the increasing amount of daylight, the awakening tree buds, and the growing chorus of birdsong.  At the spring and fall equinoxes…

02/12/2025

Let it snow! Snow gives children a great opportunity to explore and work their bodies in ways that feel just right for them. Heavy pressure for those in need of sensory input is vastly available.&n…

11/13/2024

Why did the woolly bear cross the road? To find a hibernaculum! In autumn, woolly bears wander in search of a sheltered place (a hibernaculum) to curl up for the winter. They spend those dark mont…

10/29/2024

Good news! The Traveling Seeds bin (everything you'll need to run the classroom activities) is ready and it's time to schedule your classroom time with your teacher. "Seeds are everywhere!" Have fun with it! ... and please share photos of Four Winds in action!

10/15/2024

Find the amphibian in this photo! 🔍

Red efts, the terrestrial stage of the Eastern Newt, are on the move in autumn! Look for them at night, or during the day when the ground is moist.

09/18/2024

What do you know about raptors? Here's a fun quiz.

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09/13/2024

Welcome back to school! Our theme this year is Cycles, and our seasonal units will cover:
- Traveling Seeds (Training Workshop, October 18, 2024, 8:30 am)
- Galls Galore (Training Workshop, January 10, 2025, 8:30 am)
- Songbird Songs (Training Workshop, March 21, 2025, 8:30 am)

This amazing program depends on parent volunteers. That could be you! Contact Liz at [email protected] or your child's teacher for more information on getting involved.

07/03/2024

How many camouflaged amphibians can you find in this photo? Why are there so many at this time of year? American toadlets are dispersing! After about a three-week life as a tadpole, a young toad’s…