

Discovering Ponds & Plants
For years, we have been working on creating a map of Ponds & Plants. We kept running into one problem though...we couldn't seem to stop...


Scaly Adventures!
Several years ago, we had the honor of meeting the Curren Family of "Pierce's Scaly Adventures". They were in the area filming at the...


The "Great Dig-in" was a Great Success!
Volunesia : (noun) that moment when you forget you're volunteering to help change lives, because it changing yours...... A couple of...


C.O.R.E. Featured Playscape: Applebrook Country Dayschool-Infant Playscape
“ "Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world” John Muir Creating a magical space for exploration and discovery, was our vision...


"It's a worm!"
It was a cold morning and the animals were all a little nervous as we loaded them in their carriers to do an animal show. This particular...


52 hours in a truck, 7 tons of black lava rock, and 1 beautiful exhibit for the Tennessee Aquarium.
"Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your...


C.O.R.E Featured Playscape : Little Miss Mag, Downtown Chattanooga.
For our second "Featured Playscape" Blog we are showcasing Little Miss Mag. This natural playscape is located downtown Chattanooga TN....


C.O.R.E -Featured Playscape
This is our first "Featured Playscape Blog" for C.O.R.E (Children Outdoors Ready to Explore) Associates. The nature-based playscape at...


Marmalade the Marmoset
Marmalade is almost 5 years old. She came to Ponds & Plants because her owner developed cancer; he could no longer take care of her, and...


Battling Mosquitoes: Ponds + Plants + Fish
If you’ve ever dreamed about adding a pond to your yard, now might be the best time to make it happen. Not only is summer headed our way...