Materials Needed: Yarn, rope or fabric to tie help identify your tree Tree Observation Journal - Download here For Pre-K-1 For Grades 2-6 Clipboard Pencils Colored Pencils or Crayons Objective: Closely observe a chosen tree over twice a week over a five-week period. Connected Reading Activity: If you are able to get these books, we [...]
We are. Truly. Amazing. Period. By Samantha Look We are an amazing species. And we live on a truly magnificent planet. In this current moment in time it may be difficult to remember these things. But there is no doubt about it. We are. Truly. Amazing. Period. And so right now we must do the [...]
A Remarkable Opportunity to Connect with Nature From Executive Director, Adam Moore Nature features indelibly in all of my fondest childhood memories. I recall standing upon a Block Island breakwater catching a mackerel with my grandfather. I recall catching toads and turtles and finding garnets on rocky ledges. I recall building forts in the woods, [...]
120 Minutes By Alex O'Brien “The best classroom and the richest classroom is roofed only by the sky.” - Margret McMillian, Pioneer of Early Childhood Education As our country, state, and community begins shutting down and the practice of ‘social distancing’ becomes part of our new normal, I was reminded of a recent study out [...]
Sheriff's Meadow Foundation encourages parents and grandparents who are caring for young children to embrace the magnificence of nature, but doing so doesn’t have to take place entirely outside. Throughout this newsletter you will find reading recommendations for children of all ages from educators who work with, and support, Sheriff’s Meadow. The following book suggestions [...]
Sheriff’s Meadow Scavenger Hunt Worksheet #1 By Alex O'Brien Materials Needed: Clipboard Sheriff’s Meadow Scavenger Hunt Guide (Pre-K, K and grade 1) Living or Nonliving and Categorizing Activity Living & Nonliving Objects Sorting Mat Optional: Binoculars Objective: The children will be able to identify various items in nature. Additional - encourage them [...]
Due to the Covid-19 virus and orders from Governor Baker to shelter in place, Sheriff's Meadow Foundation will postpone the April 15th Boston Reception at the Union Club until the fall. We will send a "Save the Date" and more information once it is available.
A message from our Board President Brien O'Brien I often focus on two main themes when I talk about the work we do at Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation. The first is my appreciation of the trails and properties that serve as a place where we gather with family and friends; the great beauty of these properties [...]
Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation is pursuing renewal of Land Trust Accreditation Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation is pleased to announce that it is pursuing renewal of accreditation through the land trust accreditation program. Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation invites the public to comment on the Foundation’s application. The purpose of the land trust accreditation program is to inspire excellence, promote [...]
On the year concluded June 30, 2019 Thanks to strong support from our donors, continued donations of land, and the hard work and dedication of our volunteers and staff and contractors, Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation ended its fiscal year on June 30, 2019 in strong form. The past year featured the creation of new sanctuaries, expansion [...]
