If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder . . . Rachel Carson Welcome to a newsletter designed for people who keep alive their inborn sense of wonder. In this and upcoming issues, you ll find ideas for seasonal activities, sources of natural and cultural educational opportunities, and upcoming environmental education workshops. Please feel free to share your ideas with us. We often think of winter as a season without color.
Winter also has subtle and dramatic displays of color.
There are days of winter when everything seems white. The ice crystals in a snowflake act as tiny mirrors, reflecting a mixture of colors which combine to make white light. Sometimes the snow sparkles with the sun s reflection. Snow s white surface reflects most of the heat it receives from the sun. If more heat were absorbed, the snow would melt faster.