Learning outdoors and creating with nature can be beautiful and fun, but for some educators, the how-tos are not obvious. On Saturday, April 26, the non-profit organization NoVA Outside is providing inspirational speakers and some hands-on professional development at its Early Childhood Outside ... Read More about Arts and nature in early childhood education
Showcase connects students to environmental realities
Green teams, eco-clubs, Earth Force crews: environmentally-aware students of all stripes came out to the April 10 School Environmental Action Showcase (SEAS) held at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts and on the blossom-filled grounds around Mason Pond. The event was the third annual ... Read More about Showcase connects students to environmental realities
5 Reasons We Love Our Nature Preschool
There are a number of preschools in the DC area that I call "outdoor-happy preschools" -- places where children are expected to bring weather-appropriate clothing and go outside every day. I was heartened to learn about the options when I was doing research for an article on TheDCMoms.com. I was ... Read More about 5 Reasons We Love Our Nature Preschool
Earth Day Welcome and Giveaway
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with books and music make it easy – and fun – to be green! For the initial launch of Mindful Healthy Life of Metro DC, we’re giving away a few homegrown gems: a copy of the wonderful CD Earth Day Everyday from Solar Publishing, a great company based in ... Read More about Earth Day Welcome and Giveaway
Welcome!
We're so happy you found Mindful Healthy Life of Metro DC. Our aim here is to make it easy for you to find the resources you need to raise your family in a natural and holistic way in the DC Metro Area. This site is still in its infancy launching on Earth Day 2014, but we're excited about the ... Read More about Welcome!
