Elise Walker OLC

Happy National Smile Day. Smiling improves your mood and can befit your overall health. So don't forget to smile today, and everyday.

Happy Teacher Day! Today we celebrate teachers of every kind! Here is a picture of the OLC staff that teach the Irving ISD students about outdoors, nature, and science.

It's National Walk Around Something Day. Seems a bit silly, but actually something to consider when taking a hike. Right now there are bluebonnets popping up. Here are some pictures of baby blue bonnets before they have budded out.

Spring has Sprung! Today is Spring Equinox. Take a minute to stop and smell the flowers today.

YEEHAWW! Happy Texas Independents Day Y'ALL!!

It's National Walk Your Dog Day. It's great to walk your four legged friend, but here at the OLC there are no dogs allowed. Many natural habitats, such as the OLC, do not allow dogs. That is to keep things as natural as possible.

Happy feed the birds day! We are still in the winter where is is hard for bids to find food. Fill up a bird feeding in your yard and see how many visitors you get!

Happy world snow day! Here in Texas we do not get a lot of snow days. Snow helps saturate the soil for the coming spring. Here is a picture from 2019 when there was snow here at the OLC.

Happy New Year from the OLC! Cheers to 2025!

It's Hot Cocoa day! Get your favorite type of hot cocoa and step out in nature. Sipping hot cocoa and going on a nature walk can really help stress levels, especially during the busy holiday season.

It's National Wildlife Conservation Day. Today is about being aware of preserving nature and the wildlife that lives there. Take the time to observe nature and the animals that live here. One good way of observing nature is bird watching.

Happy Thanksgiving. What do you call rain on Turkey Day? FOWL WEATHER!

It's #NationalStressAwareness Day. It is very important to be aware of your stress level and how to manage it. Knowing the best way to relieve your stress is key. For a lot of people being #outside can relieve stress. Give it a try if you need some stress relief.

Trick or Treat?! Happy Halloween! Fun fact: it is to be believed that finding a spider on Halloween is good luck.

Happy World Teacher Day. Today is to honor teachers and their importance. Here's to teachers of all kinds around the world. We appreciate you!

Happy Fall Equinox. Today is the beginning of fall. And hopefully the end of the summer heat!

This month is #ReadaNewBook month. Reading a new book helps stimulate your brain and helps with creativity. Comment with how many books you plan on reading this month and some of your favorite books.

New addition to 5th grade! Say hello to our new OLC trading cards. Here is a picture of the front and back of the cards you can collect by coming to the 5th grade OLC field trips this year! We look forward to seeing you soon! Comment below with your favorite card.

Welcome #BackToSchool! A new school year sees a lot of changes: new grade, new teacher, new curriculum. There are also some #NewChanges here at the OLC. We can't wait to see you! Cheers to the 2024-2025 #SchoolYear.

Happy #BookLoversDay! Take your book and head outside. #Reading in #nature #ImprovesMood and #ReducesStress. It also improves #memory and #attentionSpan. So take your reading outdoors today and listen to the birds as you expand your mind.