Throughout our 25th year, we’ll be sharing stories of young people whose Boxerwood experiences shaped their passions and vocations. Have a young friend to recommend? Contact Catherine Epstein: catherine@boxerwood.org By the end of a work day, Olivia Saacke wants to be worn out. As a member of the trail crew at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Olivia spends many of her working hours hiking through the forest and building bridges, staircases, and ladders using only the mate

Area residents are invited to bring their family and friends to Boxerwood on Saturday, December 13, between 1:00  and 5:00 p.m. for our annual Gifts of Nature program. In this hands-on, outdoor program, attendees will be able to craft decorations that feed the winter birds and spruce up their home, inside and out. “December is a time we especially turn our thoughts to loved ones,” said Boxerwood Early Education Coordinator, Jess Sullivan, program host. “And of course that als

For the second year in a row, the City of Lexington in partnership with Boxerwood will be distributing free native trees to City residents this month. “The Great Tree Give-Away” will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Richardson Park, 10 am – 2 pm, rain or shine. The give-away supports an existing City plan to increase the urban tree canopy. Co-sponsored by the Lexington Tree Board and the Public Works department, the initiative is an example of successful collaborations

Guided by a garden stewardship plan, Boxerwood is always looking for ways to slow the flow of our stormwater. “As any visitor to Boxerwood realizes, we’re built on a hill,” explained Operations Director Hannah West, “and big rain events degrade our creekbeds, sending sediment into Woods Creek and beyond.” Over the years Boxerwood has implemented various practices to help slow the flow, including installing multiple rain gardens and berm and swale systems. This fall we boosted

Meet Jacob Zimmerman, LDMS Math Teacher Throughout our 25th year, we’ll be sharing stories of young people whose Boxerwood experiences shaped their passions and vocations. Have a young friend to recommend? Contact Catherine Epstein: catherine@boxerwood.org Jacob Zimmerman loves math. He loves it so much that he majored in the subject at Bridgewater College, and he now teaches math to 6th and 8th graders at Lylburn Downing Middle School in Lexington. Growing up, though, math w

Winter birds are back, and so is the Rockbridge Bird Club Seed & Suet sale – just in time to stock your feeders before the first cold snap. The sale is an annual fundraiser for Boxerwood and helps us care for our diverse wildlife habitats. Wild bird seed and products come directly from a family-owned supplier in Ohio that purchases seed from small Midwest farms. Offerings include crafted blends, suet cakes, and bird feeders. Order forms must be received online or by mail no l

Have you ever wondered why so many trees and shrubs put out fruit or nuts in the fall? Maybe it crosses your mind while you’re raking up acorns and leaves or dodging those hefty black walnuts that could dent your car when they drop. Those berries, acorns, and nuts take a tremendous amount of energy to produce. Trees grow them in summer—when sunlight is plentiful and photosynthesis is at its peak—so they can support both their own growth and seed production without sacrificing

Boxerwood has been fortunate to catch up with most of the ELP team recently. One way or the other almost everyone has been making new E-LIT moves in their practices, classrooms, or schools. Read on to get inspired. ELEMENTARY: We Can! Mountain View Kristin Bailey extended the MVES gr. 3 - 5 program to include all 2nd graders this year. Inspired by the data-driven recycling program at FES, she’s also got scales for all MVES classrooms.  Meanwhile, congratulations to Karlan Ham

Winter birds are back, and so is the Rockbridge Bird Club Seed & Suet sale – just in time to stock your feeders before the first cold...

Meet Ellie Bunten, Walkabout Outfitter Manager Throughout our 25th year, we’ll be sharing stories of young people whose Boxerwood...

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Exciting news! After an extensive search, Boxerwood’s Board of Directors has appointed Ben Eland as the non-profit organization’s...

Meet Josie Kuehner, 2025 Rockbridge County HS graduate Throughout our 25th year, we’re sharing stories of young people whose Boxerwood...

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What would it look like if all children took part in nature-based learning throughout their public school years? In this respect, the...