by Hallie Allport | Jun 5, 2026 | In the News!, Activities, Blog, Events, Latest News, News, Preschool Programs, Stories
This week, Ithaca Forest Pre School took an awesome field trip to Turtle Crossing Wildlife Rehabiltation Farm, which is in-part led by one of our own staff Dina! The farm is nestled in the lively forests of Ellis Hollow and houses varieties of birds, turtles, geese,...
by Primitive Pursuits | Apr 7, 2026 | Blog, Stories, Uncategorized
Photos from Thursday April 2nd at Spring Break...
by Primitive Pursuits | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, Stories
This week, the kids used maps of the 4-H property and chose a destination for our hike. After much deliberation, they chose the Raccoon Motel, a site named for a downed tree that once housed a family of raccoons. We marched on, crossing streams flowing from melted...
by Primitive Pursuits | Mar 5, 2026 | Blog, Stories, Uncategorized
Last Friday afternoon, we had a bittersweet send-off for A’s last day at Primitive Pursuits. We celebrated with his request for fire making, banana boats, and exploring Beaver Pond. The kids worked together to build a campfire using mostly wispy twigs and...
by Primitive Pursuits | Feb 9, 2026 | Afterschool Programs, Blog, Latest News, Stories
Feb 30, 2026 I had the opportunity to attend the Primitive Pursuits Friday After-School Program at 4-H Acres. The kids spent the afternoon scouring for animal tracks, exploring the property, playing together, and finished the day with sledding. Despite the deep snow...
