🌼 What Can You Do With Dandelions? A Nature Walk Turned Art + Tea Day This morning on our nature walk, my son gathered a handful of dandelions. He looked up at me and asked, “What are dandelions used for?” Great question! Dandelions are more than just bright yellow spots in the grass—they’re a powerhouse herb… Read more

What every homeschooler (and backyard explorer) should know If you’ve ever wandered outside in late spring and caught the scent of something sweet on the breeze, there’s a good chance you’ve met Japanese Honeysuckle. With its white and yellow blooms and sugary scent, it’s easy to see why kids (and bees) are drawn to it. But… Read more

The Carolina Wren: A Small Bird with a Big Voice The Carolina Wren is one of those little birds that you hear before you see. With its bold, bubbly song and curious personality, this feathered friend is a delightful visitor in Tennessee backyards and forests year-round. It’s also an ideal bird to introduce to children… Read more

If you’ve ever taken a spring walk through fields, roadsides, or woodland edges and noticed clusters of small daisy-like flowers with delicate pink or white petals, you’ve likely met Philadelphia Fleabane (Erigeron philadelphicus). This humble wildflower is easy to overlook, but it’s rich with history, beauty, and quiet medicinal value. 🌼 What Is Philadelphia Fleabane?… Read more

At Stonewall Forest Academy, we love teaching children to recognize the wild plants growing right in their own backyard—and Field Mustard is one of spring’s brightest and most fascinating herbs. What Is Field Mustard? Field Mustard (Brassica rapa) is a wild plant that blooms in early spring with tall green stems and clusters of small, bright yellow… Read more

Let’s discover together Discovering Purple Dead Nettle: A Springtime Favorite! At Stonewall Forest Academy, we believe learning should be rooted in nature—and there’s no better teacher than the land beneath our feet. This spring, our students are discovering one of the first wild herbs to appear: Purple Dead Nettle. Don’t let the name fool you—this soft,… Read more