The Joy of Harvest

By Leslie Fowler / October 11, 2018 / Comments Off on The Joy of Harvest

Fall is upon us in Northwest Montana. It arrived quickly, without much transition. For me, as a Horticulture teacher and enthusiast, it is one of my favorite times of the year. All of the hard work we have done through the season has come to fruition and the bountiful harvest also represents for us the…

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Chrysalis School Gardens: Growing our Own Food

By Leslie Fowler / March 9, 2016 / Comments Off on Chrysalis School Gardens: Growing our Own Food

At Chrysalis School, we offer a Horticulture class to expose our students to the joys and benefits of gardening. We are fortunate enough to have a dedicated Horticulture Manager, Leslie! She manages the school gardens and teaches the class basic gardening skills.  She places an emphasis on growing their own “Farm to Table” food. The class also covers…

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Recovery at Chrysalis

By Leslie Fowler / May 26, 2015 / Comments Off on Recovery at Chrysalis

Students who arrive at Chrysalis Therapeutic Boarding School with substance use or abuse as a part of their history are folded into to our Recovery Group. The group meets once a week for an hour and also attends weekly community based AA meetings. We are very excited about the Seeking Safety curriculum we have recently began utilizing with…

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