Summary: <a href="https://www.permiekids.com"></a> Warning: You are moving into another dimension – a dimension of place, a dimension of time, and a dimension of space. You’re moving into a landscape of both science and art, of things and ideas. The story you are about to read is true. You’re now crossing over into the Learning Landscapes zone… In the PERMIE KIDs Podcast today I share some thoughts from the latest in a monthly column I write called <a href="https://hilltownfamilies.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/mendez-3/" target="_blank">Learning Landscapes: Apples and Their Many By Product Uses</a> for an organization called Hilltown Families. Hilltown Families is an online grassroots communication network creating resilient and sustainable communities by developing and strengthening a sense of place in our children through community based education and engagement. In addition to this fun, playful way of thinking about producing no waste, I share two other autumn activities that many kids will love. In fact, I’m looking to integrate these ideas into a Green Friday kids corner that I am doing in partnership with Community Forklift in DC… giving alternatives to the typical “Black Friday” holiday shopping events by providing access to local, education and “up-use” holiday gift ideas based resources already at our fingertips. If you enjoy this podcast and think to yourself, “Yeah, I’d be interested in buying Jen a cup of coffee while hanging out talking about issues like this,” consider <a href="https://www.permiekids.com/membership/" target="_blank">joining our community</a>. For about the price of a cup of coffee, you can become a member. Together we can change our consciousness about what it means to learn, educate, and be educated. It is then that we can co-create a new story together with our children that can transform the future. You have knowledge, skills, and experiences right now that are of value. If you have gifts and passions that you want to share through a <a href="https://www.permiekids.com/alternative-payment-policy-form/" target="_blank">work-share-learn</a> exchange, that is not only welcomed but encouraged. Together, we can network and support each other in our individual and community journeys. Become part of a community that seeks to use our greatest resource – education – to nourish life. In this show we cover: * Green Friday * Autumn Activities: Leaf Roses and Corn Husk Dolls * Learning Landscapes column and Hilltown Families * Autumn Activities that Produce No Waste References and Additional Resources <a href="https://hilltownfamilies.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/mendez-3/" target="_blank">Learning Landscapes: Apples and Their Many By Product Uses</a> <a href="http://www.jenmendez.com/corn-husk-doll-making/" target="_blank">Corn Husk Doll</a> Edge Alliance Opportunities <a href="http://permacultureprinciples.com/principles/_11/?ref=1" target="_blank" rel="http://permacultureprinciples.com/principles/_11/?ref=1"></a> It is never too late to join our Edge Alliance discussions! What’s Home? Outdoor Place-Based Nature Study – In this Edge Alliance series led by Lisa Kohlhepp we will focus on seasonal and personal exploration and inquiry to help children connect with their place and time. This series takes place the second Sunday each month from 8:00-9:00 p.m. (EST). Click <a href="https://www.permiekids.com/product/whatishome/">here</a> to register for a season or the entire series. Connecting with the Natural Wonderment of the World Using the Visual Arts as a Tool – <a href="http://www.art-smart-studio.com/owner/" target="_blank">Lorina Harris</a> guides us through an exploration of how we can help children of all ages connect with and observe the world around them more deeply. This series takes place every other Tuesday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. (EST). Click <a href="https://www.permiekids.com/product/wondermentoftheworld/">here</a> to register for a season or the entire series.
