I haven’t written about what consumes my fall and spring days. Volunteering as a naturalist at a local non-profit, where I lead preschoolers and grades one and two through a 232 acre preserved farm, bequeathed by two sisters who taught in Howard County. Their charge to the Conservancy was simple. Connect children to nature.
I love it there. Imagine a location with minimal impact from urban life. Beehives where some of my honey originates. A local apiary sells it and half the money comes back to the Conservancy.
Chickens, goats, and a barred owl — all there for the children to learn from. A couple of streams that feed the Patapsco River.
Community gardens that inspire me. Talented giving people who volunteer there. A great staff. Programs for families.
What more could you ask for, when looking for something satisfying to do in retirement?
AnnieRie Unplugged 
Love it! My kids adore the Outdoor Lab – in Loudon but part of Arlington Public Schools. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend your days. Way better than the office building with windows that don’t open where I spend my time during the day.