"Yes, I know; I missed a week. I am sure one of you are disappointed. But, the spring season was dropped into 4th gear, as it always is, on day one. The entire instructing staff and Krista spent a few days in the woods last week bonding, eating, hiking and getting to know each … [Read more...] about Making Learning Natural: Here We Go!
Outdoors
Timber Rattlesnakes at Split Rock
Are you someone that finds snakes creepy or fascinating? Personally I am a mix of both, but creepy usually wins out with me. Either way you should be aware of the snakes local to your area, so you know which ones are dangerous. There is a particular snake that has been used as a … [Read more...] about Timber Rattlesnakes at Split Rock
PMOEC Welcomes Krista!
"The staff of PMOEC is starting to get back to work at Pok-O. Work projects that were left undone at the beginning of the month are getting finished. The feeling of an impending snowfall is thankfully overshadowed by the inevitability of warmer spring temperatures. Even the … [Read more...] about PMOEC Welcomes Krista!
Polar Bear in March? Oh yeah!
"For three years I have seen the staff of PMOEC excitedly walk down to the pond every few days in the early spring. Each trip back, their grins have grown wider until they can finally tell us all that the ice has gone out and it's time. It's time for insanity. The insanity of … [Read more...] about Polar Bear in March? Oh yeah!
The Ides of March at PMOEC
"PMOEC has a topographical map. It is a beautiful scale version of Long Pond and the surrounding mountains and hills that all drain water into our home body of water. There is even a small marking on the topographical map for Camp Poka-moonshine. Truly beggars cannot be choosers … [Read more...] about The Ides of March at PMOEC