Wild Compass Environmental Education

05/12/2026

Want to garden, but don't have the space or time to build a raised bed?

Wild Compass is now accepting registrations for our community garden! The raised bed, tools, and water are supplied - just bring plants!🌱

For only $20, reserve your community garden bed today:
www.wildcompass.org/community-garden

05/10/2026

🌿💚 Happy Mother’s Day! 💚🌿

Today, we celebrate the moms, grandmas, caregivers, mentors, and mother figures who nurture curiosity, encourage adventure, and inspire a love for the natural world. 🌎✨

Whether you’re helping little hands plant seeds, explore trails, catch frogs, or simply pause to admire a sunset, you are shaping the next generation of environmental stewards in meaningful ways every single day.

Thank you for growing kindness, wonder, resilience, and connection both in children and in our community. 🌱

From all of us at Wild Compass, Happy Mother’s Day!🩷

05/06/2026

🌱 Fun Phenology: Ep. 3 Part 1 🌿

A new chapter of the season is unfolding at Sparks Park! Wild Compass Naturalist Alex is back, sharing fresh phenological clues that show how quickly things are changing out on the landscape.

From new growth to increased activity, spring isn’t slowing down, it’s just getting started. Take a look at what she’s noticing, and see if you can spot these same signs when you head outside. 👀

What are you noticing lately? Drop your observations in the comments!

05/02/2026

Fun Phenology: Episode 2, Part 3 (Finale!)

We’re wrapping up Episode 2 with a few final signs of spring unfolding at Sparks Park! From subtle shifts in the landscape to the steady return of life all around us, Naturalist Alex reminds us that the season is always changing, sometimes in ways you have to slow down to notice.

This is your invitation to step outside, look a little closer, and see what spring is revealing in your own backyard. 👀🌱

Missed Part 1 or 2? Be sure to catch up and follow along as the season continues to unfold!

05/01/2026

🌸🌕Tomorrow’s full moon is called the Flower Moon!🌕🌸

The Flower Moon gets its name from the Algonquin peoples, reflecting the arrival of spring and the abundance of blooms across the landscape. 🌷

Other names for May’s moon reflect what’s happening in nature during this seasonal shift:
🌿 Leaf Budding Moon (Cree)
🌱 Planting Moon (Dakota people, Lakota people)
🐸 Frog Moon (Cree)
🐎 Moon of the Shedding Ponies (Oglala Lakota)

Each name is rooted in careful observation of plants budding, animals returning, and life reawakening all around us. 🌎✨

What signs of spring are you noticing right now? 🌼

04/30/2026

Episode 2, Part 2 has arrived!!!

A sure sign of spring? Turtles are back out basking in the sun! Wild Compass Naturalist Alex spotted these shelled sunbathers at Sparks Park as warmer days continue to wake up the natural world.

Seasonal changes aren’t just seen in plants, they’re happening all around us in the animal world too. Keep an eye near ponds, lakes, and wetlands…you may spot a turtle soaking up the sunshine. 🌿

Have you seen any turtles yet this spring? Tell us below! 👇

04/28/2026

🥕There’s still time to join Garden Club before we begin next week! 🫑

Kids will enjoy hands-on gardening, nature exploration, and plenty of fresh air while learning where food comes from. Sign up now and let the growing begin!💚

04/24/2026

Episode 2, Part 1 is here!

Wild Compass Naturalist Alex is back with more phenological findings and fresh signs of the season to share. Nature is always changing, and each visit reveals something new, from subtle plant growth to wildlife activity happening all around us.

Check out what Alex discovered this time at Sparks Park, and tell us in the comments: What changes have you noticed outdoors lately? 🌱👀

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from Wild Compass Environmental Education! 🌎🌱

Today, we celebrate the forests, prairies, wetlands, wildlife, and wild places that inspire curiosity, connection, and care. Every time a child turns over a log, plants a seed, listens to a bird song, or explores the outdoors, they are building a lifelong relationship with the natural world.

At Wild Compass, we believe protecting the planet starts with helping the next generation love it first. Thank you for supporting outdoor learning, environmental stewardship, and meaningful experiences in nature.

Get outside today, breathe in the fresh air, and celebrate the incredible Earth we all call home. 💚

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

🌿Volunteer Call: Help Us Grow the Nature Playscape!🌿

Join us on April 25th at Sparks Park as we come together to spruce up and expand the Wild Compass Nature Playscape! We’ll get started at 8:00 AM, and lunch will be provided as a thank you for your time and energy.

There’s something for everyone, whether you love building, organizing, or getting your hands a little muddy!

This is a great way to give back, spend time outdoors, and help create a space where kids can explore and connect with nature. Bring your work gloves, a friend, and your enthusiasm. We’d love to have you there!

👉 Let us know if you can make it!