Jun 27, 2014 | Programs, Summer Work and Learn, TTC at SHC, Youth Agriculture Project (YAP)
The 2014 Summer Work&Learn program is up and running at TTC at Smokey House. During our first days the crew attacked the weeds in the garden, transplanted seedlings, pulled wild (aka “poison”) parsnip, and learned about mulch and compost. ...
Mar 30, 2014 | Programs, TTC at SHC
We accept new students at YouthWork and Learn throughout the year. Here’s what our latest student says about his first days with us: “My first two weeks at Smokey House were exciting. Monday, we completed work on the workbench. I did sanding,...
Mar 26, 2014 | Programs, TTC at SHC
Up to now we’ve made good use of old desks and tables for our projects in the classroom barn, but under the guidance of teacher-carpenter Robin Chesnut-Tangerman we have built a sturdy workbench to make our projects easier to manage. We’re really proud of...
Feb 10, 2014 | Programs, TTC at SHC
With cold weather and thick snow, we’ve been experiencing literature in a direct way. While snowshoeing through the forest and building shelters and fires, we’ve shared Jack London’s story “To Build a Fire.”
Dec 18, 2013 | Alternative Education, Environmental Learning, Programs, TTC at SHC
What do you do when the first substantial snowfall turns your world white? You go outside! Never mind that it’s 12 degrees outside with a wind chill factor around zero. Monday, as part of our study of winter ecology and wilderness survival, we built a...
Dec 14, 2013 | Alternative Education, Programs, TTC at SHC
I can’t help it; since last Friday, I have required every person who walks through the door to stop and admire our new honeysuckle coat hooks. I love them! Made from invasive bush honeysuckle, they are the epitome of a win-win project: we cut down the...
