Outdoor Spaces Committee
Jun 42 min read
What's happening in the garden?
Master Gardeners This year Hamilton has partnered with Chicago master gardeners through IL Extension. To learn more about Master...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Pollinator Boxes are Working Hard
Whelan’s Landscaping has been busy with the Outdoor Learning Space at the front entrance on Cornelia. A gate between the playground and...
Hamilton Elementary
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Pollinator Boxes Coming to Hamilton
Our second Pollinator Box workshop with ReBuilding Exchange was a hit! Our families created four more boxes that will be installed into...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
May 17, 20232 min read
Learning Garden Spring Update
Growing in the Learning Garden is underway! Thank you to everyone who brought in their clean plastic pint containers. Those, along with...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Building Community Connections
The OLS Committee has been working to build the first installations for the new Outdoor Learning Space, and it started by building new...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
Oct 26, 20224 min read
The Battle Between Indoor and Outdoor Time for Kids
It’s hard to deny that in today’s battle between "Indoor vs Outdoor" time the Indoors fight dirty. First of all, Indoors offers a level...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
Sep 28, 20221 min read
Making Space for Growth
On Sunday, September 25th the Hamilton community came together, got their hands dirty, and cleared the way for more progress toward our...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
Sep 14, 20221 min read
Time to Get to Work!
While it may not be clear when looking at the image here, the message IS clear, it's time to get to work! This picture is our removal and...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
Sep 7, 20221 min read
Information Central!
Hey, Ham Fam! We have set up a display table for our Outdoor Learning Space between the security desk and Principal Blathras' office. You...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
Aug 30, 20221 min read
Join Us On This Journey!
Our journey began in the fall of 2021 with a few parents and teachers hanging around Hamilton watching the students soak up that last bit...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
Aug 28, 20221 min read
Let's Talk Pollinator Boxes!
Our plans for the future Outdoor Learning Space at Hamilton include Pollinator Boxes. But what exactly is a Pollinator box? Take a look...
Outdoor Spaces Committee
Aug 14, 20221 min read
What is the Outdoor Learning Spaces Committee?
The Outdoor Learning Spaces Committee or OLS, (formerly known as the Garden Committee) is focused on improving and elevating the outdoor...