Our Story
An adventure starts with one step, not knowing where you’ll end up. Does change scare you? It’s part of life. But here at Next Step Adventure, we have some tools, skills and know-how to help you ground, find direction and …
Iowa Farm to School Conference
We came together in search of a common goal--feeding our children fresh, healthy food. And we believe that goal can best be accomplished by promoting farm-school partnerships.
Cool as a Cucumber
And now you know that “cool as a cucumber” really IS cool--20 degrees cooler than the temperature outside the cucumber. This made cucumbers the perfect STEAM snack on a hot Iowa day!
Calling All Teachers
Teachers ask me how people have time to bring Farm to School initiatives into the classroom. We all know how busy teachers are. Lucky for us, Farm to School activities are highly motivating and can slide into a variety of subjects and topics to enhance what you are already teaching.
We love food!
There aren't many things I like better than food. It's key to good health (eat your veggies). It's fun to eat (ice cream? popcorn?). There's nothing more satisfying than baking a loaf of bread or cooking up a tasty stew!
Spring favorites
Woodlands offer something new every season, but spring is my favorite. I feel like a kid doing a scavenger hunt as I try to spot the spring ephemeral wildflowers.
Take the Learning Outdoors
When things feel turned around and upside down, turn to nature for solace and safety. Breathe the fresh air and find joy among the trees and rocks.
A Fresh Perspective
New resources for exploring fruits and veggies, along with some nuggets for appreciating the farmers, truckers, grocery clerks, parents, and all the others who bring them to our table.
Be a Soil Detective
Discover the amazing critters in your own backyard! And the ways they create healthy soils to grow vegetables, flowers and people!