Enrollment Petition for Under the Canopy School
We are excited to share that Under the Canopy School (UTCS) is getting closer and closer to authorization! Soon there will be a board...
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margarittephoto
- Sep 13
- 1 min
Under the Canopy School Update
Under the Canopy is in the planning year of starting a public Pre-K-5th school! We have been working hard writing a 300 page school...
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margarittephoto
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
We Are Starting A School!
In our latest innovation, Under The Canopy is in the process of applying to become a Pre-K-5th Charter School! Here is a little info...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Sep 29, 2020
- 1 min
Meet Our New Staff Amy Pickering
Mother of two nature boys and a long-time Tulsan with hobbies including, hiking, camping, gardening, chicken-keeping and honing my...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Nov 15, 2019
- 4 min
Meeting Your Edge: Facing Fears in the Great Outdoors
There is a term we use at Under The Canopy called “meeting your edge.” When you meet your edge, you are working on the uncomfortable...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Oct 3, 2018
- 5 min
“Let The Children Chop” and Other Stories of Raising Self Sufficient Children.”
I recently taught a camp called “Farm To Table Camp” for school age children where we created family recipes. We worked in groups of five...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Aug 16, 2018
- 5 min
Building a Monarch Waystation
“A Monarch Waystation is an intentionally-managed garden that provides food and habitat for the struggling Monarch butterfly population....
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Aug 5, 2018
- 4 min
A New Way of Seeing: Nature Awareness at Under The Canopy
“Waking up one's nature awareness is a process of sharpening all of our senses to perceive more of what's going on around us. It means...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- May 10, 2018
- 2 min
A Day In The Life At Under The Canopy: Bird Language
Many people are curious about what Under The Canopy Classes are like. Below is a description of one class I teach where we learn about...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Dec 5, 2017
- 9 min
Designing Natural Outdoors Play Spaces
It is easy to imagine an idyllic kids back yard. I see a huge jungle gym, a trampoline and dreamy playhouse. All of these are awesome...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Sep 27, 2017
- 3 min
Homestead Camp 2017
This summer 15 children descended on Under The Canopy for a weeklong Homestead Camp. Homestead Camp provided space to explore the...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Feb 9, 2017
- 1 min
Outdoors After School at Mayo
The best place to be after school is outside! At Mayo we have three unique gardens. Outdoors After School will be a chance for your...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Nov 2, 2016
- 1 min
Holiday Nature Craft Workshop
Create something truly unique this holiday season with your child. Join us for this family workshop using natural materials to create one...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Oct 15, 2016
- 1 min
Nature & Art Class
4 weeks, Thursdays November 10th-December 8th (no class on Thanksgiving) 3:30-5:30 p.m. Ages K-5th. The backyard will be our canvas as we...
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Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek
- Aug 10, 2016
- 1 min
Junior Coyotes at Oxley Nature Center
Spend Saturday mornings in the wild woodlands of Oxley Nature Center with qualified, caring adults. Margaritte Arthrell-Knezek & Mary...
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Margaritte
- Jul 21, 2016
- 1 min
Tap The Root Adult Nature Workshop
Nature Awareness, the art of being present in nature and getting to know the wild world around you, is not just for children. As adults...
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Margaritte
- Jul 19, 2016
- 1 min
All Seasons Class
Under the Canopy Outdoors After School Program is a nature discovery program for elementary aged children. The program is based on...
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