It all began at Shamrock Gardens Elementary, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

All students deserve a rich, holistic education that connects them to the natural world that surrounds all of us. Shamrock’s gardens, built in the courtyards of our beautiful mid-century modern school, embodied that vision. They helped transform a struggling school into a success.

In 2020, our school building was torn down and a replacement school built. A new group of parents is working to rebuild Shamrock’s garden program. This website now charts my personal exploration of nature and education.

Please follow the links on the main menu to learn more. Happy exploring!