by Columbia Springs | Mar 26, 2026 | Lessons That Stick
Tuesday didn’t look like the kind of day you’d choose for a field trip. The rain was cold and steady. The kind of rain that soaks through jackets and settles in for the day. Trails turning to mud. Hands getting cold faster than anyone wants to admit. It...
by Columbia Springs | Mar 18, 2026 | Lessons That Stick
Winter can feel quiet in the natural world. The leaves are gone, many birds have migrated, and the forest floor looks still. But for the animals that remain, winter is a season of strategy, adaptation, and survival. At our February Nature Day, families explored what...
by Columbia Springs | Jan 29, 2026 | Lessons That Stick
January has been cold and dry this year. The kind of weather that makes you pull your collar up, notice how quiet things are, and move a little more deliberately. The days are shorter. Growth slows down. And if you spend time outside in conditions like these,...
by Columbia Springs | Aug 19, 2025 | Columbia Springs, Events
We were lucky enough to have two truly incredible chefs participate in our Hooked on Nature 2025 Invasive Species Cook-off! Chef R. Earl Frederick, Jr. and Damon Sarvela, sous chef, both brought tasty creativity to their dishes! Read below to learn more about the...
by Columbia Springs | Nov 26, 2024 | Columbia Springs
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, food. But amid all the cooking, feasting, and gathering around the table, one thing often gets overlooked: food waste. From leftovers piled high to the fruits and vegetables that spoil before you even...
by Columbia Springs | Oct 29, 2024 | Columbia Springs
We are writing a short story about a stickleback named Cedar who lives at Columbia Springs. Here is the third chapter! **Chapter 3: The Dam** The sun climbed higher over the city as the early morning mist dissolved, leaving the waters of West Biddle Lake sparkling in...
