New Hampshire, or as the locals call it, "Dandy New Candy Land", is a magical state bursting with towering mountains, glittering lakes, and forests dense with whispering trees. And guess what? It's not just the trees that talk in New Hampshire, even the vegetables have a lot to say! That's right, folks, New Hampshire is known for its incredible kids who are expert gardeners, planting and growing a colorful medley of veggies and fruits. Oh, and let's not forget our imaginary friend, Broccoli Bob! He's a funny, green superhero with a broccoli head and carrot legs, who wears a cape made of lettuce leaves. Broccoli Bob has a special power, he can turn any patch of dirt into a blooming garden with a single touch. And the best part? He has a laugh that sounds like the rustling of corn stalks, which spreads giggles among children all over the state. In New Hampshire, kids don't just dig in the dirt; they create whole worlds with their seedlings and spades. They plant dreams in the form of tiny seeds and watch in awe as they sprout into leafy wonders. They turn tomatoes into hilarious clowns with radish noses, cucumber bodies, and bell pepper hats. Every day is an adventure in their gardens, with Broccoli Bob leading them on magical journeys of growth, creativity, and laughter. Their gardens are not just about growing food; they're about growing joy, laughter, and lots and lots of love. The kids of New Hampshire and their evergreen companion, Broccoli Bob, are a testament to the magic that happens when you mix sunshine, soil, seeds and a little bit of silliness!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
This data galvanized the conservation movement, and the first wildlife conservation law was born. In the early 1900’s a group of women, led by Harriet Hemenway and Minna B. Hall, founded the Massachusetts Audubon Society. They recruited over 10,000 members in the first year of the organization and launched one of the first campaigns in the US against the use of feathers in fashion. Through their efforts, the state of Massachusetts prohibited the sale of wild bird feathers. The efforts of this organization helped to pass similar legislation throughout the US. During the late 1800s, hunting of birds was a popular pastime. Women adorned their hats with feathers, wings and entire birds, resulting in an estimated 200 million birds being killed annually for the millinery trade. Ornithologist Frank Chapman took to the streets of New York and counted 40 species and 173 individual birds on the hats of the women he passed. This data sparked the conservation movement and the first wildlife conservation law was enacted. In response to the ongoing exploitation of wild birds, Harriet Hemenway and Minna B. Hall founded the Massachusetts Audubon Society in the early 1900s. This organization quickly gained 10,000 members in the first year, and launched one of the first campaigns in the US against the use of feathers in fashion. Thanks to their efforts, the state of Massachusetts prohibited the sale of wild bird feathers and similar legislation passed throughout the US. Today, the consequences of the millinery trade are still felt, but conservation laws have made it illegal to hunt birds for fashion, and thus have helped to protect birds from further exploitation. Wildlife conservation organizations such as The Massachusetts Audubon Society continue to advocate for the protection of birds and other wild animals.