Fall is a perfect time to start thinking about soups. As the weather gets colder, soups are the ideal meal—they are healthy, made with affordable ingredients, and perfect for leftovers. Store-bought soups are quick to heat up, but they often have high salt content. In fact, soup is one of the top 10 most common […]
Apples in Colorado
Fall in Colorado brings crisp mornings, golden aspens, and baskets of freshly picked apples. While Washington may be the top apple-growing state, Colorado has its own proud history of apple orchards, especially on the Western Slope around Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Cedaredge. The high-altitude climate—warm days, cool nights, and low humidity—creates apples with an intense sweetness […]
Creating Fall Seasonal Art Outside
Combining art and nature activities not only piques the interest of youth but provides many health benefits. Autumn, the pause between the heat of the summer and cold of winter and a perfect time to get outside! In my fall afterschool programs, I prioritize bringing students outside since they have been in school all day. […]
