Welcome, my little saplings, to the wonderfully weird and woodsy world of New Jersey, affectionately known as the "Garden State." Now, I can hear some of you whisper, "Garden? But I thought gardens were for flowers?" Well, you're spot-on! But here in NJ, we have a unique type of garden, a tree garden, vast forests blooming with trees of every kind, from the mighty oaks to the elegant dogwoods. Now let me introduce you to our cool imaginary character, Jovial Jersey Jay, a fun-loving blue jay with a knack for telling jokes. He's your guide on this tree-planting adventure. With a twinkle in his eye, he’d swoop down with a hearty, "Hey there, kiddos! Ready to get your wings dirty?". He'd ruffle his feathers, and in the next moment, he would be showing you how to plant your very first tree. This group of NJ kids, or as we call them, "The Tree Troopers," are the most enthusiastic batch of seed-sowing superheroes. They donned their capes, or rather, their gardening gloves and filled their utility belts, I mean, their buckets, with acorns, pine cones, and seeds of all sorts. With their spades in hand, they set off on their mission, digging holes and dropping seeds, all under the watchful eye of Jovial Jersey Jay. Laughter echoed through the woods as Jay cracked his nutty jokes, "Why did the tree go to the barber? Because it was a 'pine' time for a trim!" So, buckle up, young explorers, and join the Tree Troopers on their quest to replenish the New Jersey woodlands. It's a journey filled with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of love for our leafy friends. After all, as Jovial Jersey Jay always says, "In the Garden State, every day is Arbor Day!"
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Welcome, craft enthusiasts, to the Crafts Zone! This is your gateway to a world where creativity meets learning. With our specially designed crafting sessions, we aim to cater to not just your artistic side, but also your intellectual curiosity. We dedicate 20% of our sessions to learning, so you can always stay updated with the latest crafting techniques. Get ready to create and network as these form the bulk of our sessions, a whopping 70%! You'll have plenty of opportunities to bring your imaginative ideas to life and also meet fellow craft lovers. Enjoy the shared experience of creating something beautiful while making friends who share your passion. And let's not forget about relaxation! At Crafts Zone, 10% of our time is devoted to unwinding. Crafting can be therapeutic, and we believe in the power of creativity to relieve stress. So, come and enjoy the tranquil, artistic atmosphere. Don't forget to take a look at our upcoming workshops. With Crafts Zone, let the creative journey begin!
Antinanco is committed to preserving traditional and indigenous knowledge, and providing access to education through wellness, mindfulness and nature experiences, as well as hands-on projects and environmental conservation projects. We involve children, families and youth groups in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania in environmental stewardship, educating about the impact of our actions on the environment, and providing resources and solutions to maintain the integrity of the Northeastern ecosystems. In doing so, we lean extensively on indigenous traditions. We also work together with the Hopi, Navajo and Oceti Sakowin Oyate (Lakota, Dakota and Nakota) Indian reservations to provide COVID-19 relief, health and wellness, food sovereignty, clean water and solar energy solutions. We support learning of practical earth-based skills, wellness, mindfulness and peaceful dialogue.