by Lucy Legan | Aug 12, 2019 | Ecocentro Ipec, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Land Art, Permaculture, Sustainable Living
The word mandala comes from Sanskrit and means magical or sacred circle. Humans have always used mandalas. The Mayan calendar, the medicine wheel of the First Nation, Stone Henge, the Celtic spirals and the Tibetan wheel had symbols that originated in mandalas. The... 
by Lucy Legan | Apr 15, 2019 | Kids Gardening, Land Art, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
I started making stepping-stones as I had difficulty detaching from my favourite vase or plates that had seen better days. So I started collecting broken pieces, and before I knew it, I started a new craze at home. Stepping stones are a great way to upcycle broken... 
by Lucy Legan | Nov 10, 2015 | Kids Gardening, Land Art, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
Some ten quintillion insects are buzzing around the planet at this moment. They are the largest biomass of the terrestrial animal on the earth and play a crucial role in keeping us alive. Insects spend their time pollinating the flowering plants and trees, producing... 
by Lucy Legan | Aug 25, 2015 | Ethics, Land Art, Permaculture, Sustainable Living
Children are naturally born with a sense of wonder. When left alone, many children often explore the world with all their senses. They may experiment with eating mud pies, shove their noses into flowers or try to catch ants and other bugs. Many children will...