Riverdale Farm is bursting with so much life and beauty that my husband and I have found ourselves taking Duncan there twice within the last week. It's fun, free, and educational. Here's what we saw...
Piglets being fed by a worn-out mother pig.
Ducks mating.
I asked Duncan what he thought this was. He called it an old lighthouse and then we talked it over and he figured it more likely was a silo.
A grumpy new mother.
A turkey about to fan out its back feathers.
A beautiful horse.
Loud sheep.
Down the hill away from the farm, we found a swampy pond that fascinated us. We were surprised by the amount of animals illustrated that we actually saw. 
A tranquil moment taking it all in. The air was fragrant with earth and flowering trees.
It's good to be a stick in the mud - or at least be playing with one.
Teaching in the outdoor classroom: What happened to this tree? It died. What do you think caused it to die? 
Should I?
Yes!
Sadly, we discovered this turtle who had died. Duncan turned it over with a stick to have a look at its underbelly. I briefly considered bringing it home, but we decided it was best to leave it where it was. Perhaps it would become food for another animal. I think it's good to see the whole life cycle and talk about it - even with a young child. 
Everyday sunshine.
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