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Remembering Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The world suffered a deep loss with the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu on December 26, 2021. Kanuga remembers him with love and gratitude as we recall his visits. In 2002, Trinity Wall Street and Kanuga partnered to present a spiritual formation conference that featured Tutu as the keynote speaker. His presence for that event—as...
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The Importance of Outdoor Programming in the COVID-19 Era
Mountain Trail Outdoor School (MTOS) Director Lucas Newton was interviewed by his alma mater, Georgia College, about the need for outdoor programming during the COVID-19 pandemic era. Lucas, who graduated in 2012, joined Kanuga as MTOS as director in 2021. Read the full article here. We are pleased to share that the program is nearly...
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Smile and Say: “Kudzu”!
This month, Kanuga welcomed a local goat herd to serve as weed-eaters. “Goatscaping” is re-emerging as a popular alternative to the use of the expensive and harmful chemicals that cause negative impacts on the environment. In keeping with the stereotype, goats will eat almost anything. And as it turns out, they find Kudzu to be...
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New Ecology Day Program Offered at Kanuga
Nature Explorers Hands-on Outdoor Ecology Field Trips — Fall 2021 Mountain Trail Outdoor School at Kanuga presents “Nature Explorers,” a series of ecology classes for children ages 4-12. Each session is centered around a key topic to be explored through first-hand, inquiry-based observation, nature art, collaborative play, and hands-on, experiential learning. The series will be held...
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