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for 6 years we patiently waited for 6 years no fruit appeared for 6 years... the tall & wife farmer debated after 6 years the wife farmer won cheers to you apricot tree 6 years to prove the tall farmer wrong See more

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did you know? dirt makes kids happier whole new waves of information about how bacteria & organisms which live in our bodies ... our microbiome contribute to our health some of the most fascinating research has to do with how gut bacteria send signals to our brain which influence mood in regards to dirtiness & happiness one study found that certain bacteria in soil activated a group of neurons in the brain that produce serotonin maybe there’s a lot more to nature is medicine than just a pretty view See more

water what is dry a life lesson something dead something feel hopeless go back to what is the simplest ... form of moving on water what is dry See more

Adele's Message We are seeing a lot of staff and children getting sick these last couple of weeks. Please remind your family the importance of keeping themselves as healthy and germ free as possible! Get plenty of rest, drink a lot of water, maintain an overall healthy lifestyle, and visit your doctor regularly.

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composting reduces landfill waste composting saves you money composting is rich in the microbes that keep disease pathogens at bay composting can improve your garden ... your life the world no exaggeration See more

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Five great reasons kids need to get dirty 1. Dirty Kids Have Healthier Immune Systems Dirt is filled with all sorts of healthy microbes, & when kids are exposed to them it strengthens their immune systems which helps to prevent chronic conditions like asthma, allergies, diabetes & obesity. 2. Dirty Kids Are Happier When kids spend time outside they are less stressed, anxious & depressed. In fact, within minutes of being outside around nature kids start feeling relaxed.... 3. Dirty Kids Are More Active Outdoor play, with all it’s dirt & mud, keeps kids moving. It’s been shown that kids run, climb & jump outside much more than they do inside, even compared to indoor sports. All this movement helps kids maintain a healthier body weight which prevent chronic health issues like diabetes. 4. Dirty Kids Have Healthier Sensory Systems As kids spend more & more time indoors, sensory processing issues are sky rocketing. Many children are developing over or undersensitive senses & while genetics is a factor so is the lack of free outdoor play. When kids go outside all of their senses are stimulated. There’s so much for them to see, touch, smell & hear outdoors which helps their brain grow & make connections. 5. Dirty Kids Are Smarter Kids that play outside & get dirty are better at solving problems & are more creative too. Time outside not only improves children’s memory, concentration & attention span it also helps them develop emotional & social intelligence. Dirty Hands = Happy Hearts See more

spring of 2013 Wildcats School Garden was planted this guy has faithfully served countless hours giving of his own time, resources & funds ... to serve a middle school he neither works for or have children that attend outside of that he has welcomed into his home for the last ten years children from foster & families in crisis as a safe place to land stepping in the gap as father the tall farmer you are a good man thank you for your heart See more

California is officially out of a drought for the first time since 2011 As much as we celebrate this rain and new growth it is all the more important to teach our students about water conservation Protecting and utilizing our resources is a vital tool in a drought and in times of more plenty Enjoy the rain Save it for a sunny day

more than beautiful monarch butterflies contribute to the health of our planet while feeding on nectar they pollinate many types of wildflowers... the flowers they chose are varieties that are brightly colored grow in clusters stay open during the day have flat surfaces that serve as landing pads for their tiny guests monarch butterflies are also an important food source for birds small animals & other insects one of the greatest threats to Monarch populations is loss of habitat along the butterflies’ annual migratory routes here at franklin wildcats garden we are happy to provide a little sanctuary for such vital creatures See more