At the Chip Connally Center for Environmental Stewardship, students are getting outside, digging in, and discovering the wonders of the natural world. Join us as we chat with Elizabeth Lewis, Heritage’s Environmental Engagement Specialist, about the inspiration behind the Center, how students across every division are gardening, recycling, and exploring sustainability, and the creative ways this outdoor classroom brings science to life. From behind-the-scenes preparation to hands-on projects and future plans, this episode dives into how the Chip Connally Center is helping students connect with nature, think critically, and grow as stewards of the environment.

Episode Chapters:

• 0:00 – 2:35 – Welcome & Introduction
• 2:35 – 11:05 – Meet the Chip Connally Center & Its Programs
• 11:05 – 15:11 – Building the Garden: Behind the Scenes
• 15:12 – 18:26 – Connecting Across Subjects: Recycling & the Monarch Project
• 18:27 – 26:05 – Why These Programs Matter
• 26:06 – 27:26 – Bringing Nature Home: Simple Tips for Families
• 27:27 – 28:20 – Final Question & Reflection
• 28:21 – 30:09 – Ode to the Chip Connally

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Nest—or what all those acronyms and numbers mean? In At the Grove: Heritage 101, Emily Kimbell, Director of Communications, welcomes Kristin Skelly, Head of School, and Trevor Hamaker, Director of Admissions, to share first-week highlights, campus updates like the Garden, Treehouse, and Student Life Center, new roles and faces, insights into Heritage lingo, and discuss Heritage by the Numbers.Episode Chapters:

• 0:00 - 1:40 – Introduction
• 1:40–6:50 – Student Life Center Renovation & SAGE Lunches
• 6:51–10:59 – Playground, Treehouse, & Garden Updates
• 11:00–17:06 – New Faces & Roles
• 17:07–25:52 – Decoding Heritage Lingo
• 25:52–36:06 – Heritage by the Numbers
• 36:07–38:04 – Wrap-Up: Your Number for the Year

Get a taste of what’s cooking with SAGE Dining at The Heritage School! In this episode, we sit down with Tammy Henderson, our new Food Service Director, and Anna English, SAGE’s Registered Dietitian, to talk through exciting updates to campus dining. From fresh new offerings and weekly menus to the deeper food philosophy that guides every meal, you'll hear how the partnership with SAGE supports student wellness, community, and connection—one bite at a time. Whether you’re curious about the day-to-day dining experience or want to know more about what fuels our Nest, this episode serves it all.

Curious about something in particular? Check out the chapters and jump straight to the part you’re most interested in.

Episode Chapters:

• 1:18 – Partnership & Why the Switch to SAGE
• 4:05 – Meet Tammy Henderson & Anna English
• 9:53 – How the Day-to-Day Will Work
• 12:36 – Typical Weekly Menu & Choices
• 18:08 – The SAGE Food Philosophy
• 18:45 – Snack Policy Explained
• 20:30 – Accessing the Weekly Menu
• 21:50 – Parent Lunch Visits
• 22:21 – Adventures in Trying New Foods
• 25:25 – Handling Food Allergies
• 28:33 – Working with Students: What They Love
• 29:38 – Wrap-Up & Fun Facts
• 30:55 – New Food Policy with Kristin

*At the Grove is hosted by Emily Kimbell, Director of Communications