What a year! In many ways, the woods was what kept us all sane during this pandemic. It was where we could play the most freely, be the most comfortable with mask breaks, and of course discover all of the surprises that each new season brings. Without the woods, it would have been much harder for all of the kids to connect with each other the way that they did. We have an incredibly tight kindergarten community, which makes it hard to say goodbye. This year will be one that none of us will ever forget!
The whole class spent the last week or two taking down one fort to expand on another one. This picture doesn’t do it justice. It is a proper castle! Huge and very strong. Lots of big sticks. The kindergarteners were preparing for their very own party on the last week of school. 
Mabel and Zeke came to see if the fort was ready for the party. They approved! 
We also discovered that some people had been working on a trail to connect our outdoor classroom with the Red Rose Preserve Trails. They put a sweet bridge over our mud! It was very good for pretend fishing from with sticks.
Please take your families and friends to our outdoor classroom this summer and enjoy it together. You can tell your kids that they can add to the forts or build new ones, but please do not take any down. We can all be stewards: if you see anything concerning or a mess, take care of it the best you can. Let me know if there is anything big. (And invasive plant experts, if you see honeysuckle or rosa multiflora, which I know is out there, feel free to get rid of it any way you would like! You know who you are!)
Have a great summer everyone!
Bowdoinham Forest Days 