North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Leslie Cooke

Leslie Cooke

Leslie Cooke is the owner and founder of Maagic Mountain Farm, a 5 1/2-acre sustainable homestead with dairy goats, chickens, ducks, honeybees, garden and wild land. Together with all the animals and the support of the community, this is a thriving, self-sustaining homestead. Leslie is passionate about developing the skills that can be learned by living sustainably with nature.

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Boys and girls as young as four learn to experience the natural world through fun and challenging nature play.

Skills Developed In Nature Serve Kids Throughout Life

Nature-centered play Last week my son, Kyle, turned 18 and I was moved to reflect on the childhood experiences that contributed to his development into a strong, self-motivated, openhearted young […]

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Animals Offer Lifelong Rewards For Children

In these isolating times of quarantine our children are missing social connection, school contacts and fun outdoor activities.  Interactive imagination, communication and companion play is increasingly more precious for our […]

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