by Chris Clements | Nov 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
One of the things that makes Imago’s Branching Out programs unique is that our education programs are designed to take place at the school, rather than at Imago’s nature preserve. This is intentional. We want nature and access to the outdoors to be a...
by Chris Clements | Oct 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
At a glance a sit spot is just what it sounds like, a spot where you sit and pay attention to nature. Look deeper though and you see a powerful and simple way to connect with nature, feel more at peace, and discover what’s happening in your...
by Chris Clements | Oct 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s 5am and I’m greeting the threshold of Mt. Fuji with a rag-tag crew- Rebecka and Jason from Sweden, Punki from Korea, Kyle from Colorado, Chris from Cincinnati. At the threshold, we are enthusiastic- hugging each other, feeling strong, gulling down ongiri. The...
by Chris Clements | Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Synanthrope (from the Greek syn-, “together with” + anthropos, “man”) is a member of a species of wild animals and plants of various kinds that live near, and may benefit from, an association with humans. This time of year you simply have to be...
by Chris Clements | Sep 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Any visitor to Imago would have probably agreed that the kitchen, while functioning, could definitely use some love. Well, love it got – and thanks to that love it looks amazing now. We are incredibly grateful to the group of donors who provided the funds to...
by Chris Clements | Sep 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
There was a time when Imago’s outdoor education programs consisted of mostly field trip experiences at our nature preserve. At the height of those programs, Imago hosted nearly 10,000 students a year at our site for field trips. In the recent past, Imago had...
by Chris Clements | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Just in case you’ve been wondering what we’ve been doing so far this year, well the answer is lots. You can get an in-depth look at the first half of 2018 with an emphasis on our youth in nature programs on our latest newsletter. Check it out! You can...
by Chris Clements | Sep 17, 2018 | MITW, Uncategorized
A big thank you to all of the amazing people that came out and supported Imago at Music in the Woods. We had a record crowd this year (over 300 people) who came to enjoy great food, beer, an amazing silent auction, friends, dancing and music on a beautiful night! A...
by Chris Clements | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
From Camp Coordinator, Beth Brown It is the third week of August and I am finally able to get my bearings after an exhausting, fun-filled, and rewarding Summer of camp. Each week we had a different crew of kids with faces familiar and new. I learned an amazing amount...
by Chris Clements | Aug 22, 2018 | MITW, Uncategorized
Music in the Woods is always amazing, due in no small part to the community of volunteers that give time to the event. Volunteers come before the event to get Imago ready and looking great, or they come during Music in the Woods to lend a hand with serving beer and...
