“Our connection to nature isn’t a luxury, it is who we are” (Dana, Research Road #64). Humanity is not separate from Creation but a thread whose own brilliance is magnified…
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We were grateful this weekend to host an annual family reunion for another year! It was wonderful to not only see an array of pumpkins, but to hear laughter and…
Reflection: The sunset casts its rays upon our camp sign leaving traces of its presence and absence behind. If we were small like a moth or aphid or even…
Pictured we have a Common Box Turtle, a Dark Fishing Spider, and a butterfly likely of the Commas genus. When we hear the term wildlife, we often start with the…
This past week we had the pleasure of hosting NSI K-9’s 15th Search and Recovery Seminar. It was a wonderful group of people who operate this nonprofit dedicated to training…
We have another year of family camp in our books! The annual ice cream social, potluck, and Sunday worship (thanks Mac!) all went as planned with plenty of campfires in…
Registration is open for our fall Fireside Retreat! This even is open to all youth currently in 6th-12th grade (youth must be accompanied by an adult sponsor). Join us at…
We are in the process of replacing our aging dock. It has served us well for many years but has reached the end of its lifespan. The new dock will…
“Planting alien [plant] species is a bit like spinning a roulette wheel when you’ve placed all your chips on a single number” (Wohlleben, 105). At Walter Scott there is a…
This past weekend we participated in the IL EPA's hazardous household waste drop-off day. This is a responsible way to get rid of hazardous chemicals and Care Gently for God's...
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