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Little Blue Time Lapse

Remember the experience of sitting at Vespers? Feeling a sense of calm and being able to reflect on the week ahead is such a privilege. It’s one of ou...

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Calves at Witcher Ranch

Calves at Witcher Ranch

The little one on the left, was born just this morning! Once, a calf is born, our Ranch Manager Eric, will bring the new calf and it’s Mama into the ...

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People of Sanborn: Ariella

People of Sanborn: Ariella

Name: Ariella Rogge Current Role: Co-Director of High Trails Tenure at Sanborn: Ariella spent 11 years as a camper and a staff member and then returne...

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Favorite Places on Property: B-Bluff

Join Big Spring Director Mark as he takes us to one of his favorite places on property - the top of B-Bluff. There are some beautiful views of other c...

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Mental Health Practices For Everyone

Mental Health Practices For Everyone

When I was in eighth grade, my U.S. Civics teacher, Mr. Brewer, asked the following question one day: “What is the meaning of the word crisis?” I rai...

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Nature Nuggets #4: 100 Inch Hike

Whew! It has been a busy week in the world…and it is hard to know exactly HOW far apart we have to be from one another at any given moment…that is why...

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People of Sanborn: Kado

People of Sanborn: Kado

Name: Kado Marino Current Role: Big Spring Program Director Tenure at Sanborn: Kado’s first summer was in 2018. He taught as an HTOEC instructor durin...

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Homemade Ice Sculptures

Homemade Ice Sculptures

Winter returned to Sanborn today with a big, spring blizzard! One of our favorite winter nature activities comes from Jerry McLain, our Director of Al...

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Nature Nugget #3: Track & Scat Hike

Nature Nugget #3: Track & Scat Hike

Here’s a new Nature Nugget for your Wednesday. Today, join Elizabeth as she walks outside and explores the way that animals leave signs for us to find...

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Nature Nuggets #2: Nature Bingo

Nature Nuggets #2: Nature Bingo

We are so excited to share this great–and easy–nature activity with you today! Nature Bingo is a great way to get outside and both wander and engender...

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