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Hanging with Ms. Heather

Hanging with Ms. Heather is a podcast dedicated to all things Early Childhood related! Join us as we interview guests who specialize in varying aspects of life with a zero to five-year old! Your host, Heather Gonzalez, is a wife, mom of 4 boys and the director of the award-winning Great Beginnings Preschool in Northern Viriginia. She is passionate about Early Childhood Education and Music and cannot wait to chat!

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Banshee Reeks is Leesburg's Hidden Gem and Nature Wende is the Bee's Knees!

July 26, 2024 • Heather Gonzalez • Season 2 • Episode 1

Hanging with Ms. Heather: Let’s chat preschool and Early childhood.

Season 2 Episode 1: Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve is Leesburg's Hidden Gem and Nature Wende is the Bee's Knees!

Wende David is a Virginia Master Naturalist at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Leesburg, VA. Banshee Reeks is a hidden gem boasting nearly 700 acres of awesome! From fishing to hiking trails to exhibits, Banshee Reeks has something for guests of all ages to connect with nature! Please see Banshee Reeks Facebook Page (Events) to check out upcoming events like Story Time Gone Wild and Wild Schooling. I, personally, cannot wait to attend a Full Moon Hike!

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve:

· Website- https://www.loudoun.gov/1277/Banshee-Reeks-Nature-Preserve

· Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BansheeReeksNaturePreserve?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Mentions:

· NPR: https://www.npr.org/

· Shortwave: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510351/short-wave

· Kind World Podcast: https://www.wbur.org/podcasts/kindworld

· Motherhood Sessions Podcast: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/motherhood-sessions

Books:

The Women by Kristin Hannah (recommended by Heather)
Demon Copperhead or any other title by Barbara Kingsolver (Heather and Wende)
There There by Tommy Orange (Wende)
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger (Heather)
Any Title by Kate Quinn

Connect with Heather and Great Beginnings Preschool

· Great Beginnings Preschool: Great Beginnings Preschool (greatbeginningsleesburg.com)

· IG: @greatbeginningsleesburg

· FB: https://www.facebook.com/gbpleesburg

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SHINE bright!!