Little Boots, Big Roots
Little Boots, Big Roots LLC
When I had my son in 2021 I left the government workforce to spend time with him. We spent every possible moment outside, enjoying the sun, taking in the sights and sounds, and most importantly getting dirty. I quickly searched for every program or group I could find to meet other parents who wanted to let their kids get their hands dirty and explore regardless of the weather. I could never quite find what I was looking for.
On a whim I reached out to a neighborhood family farm, The 75 Oaks, and connected with Leeza who told me she longed for this when her kids were smaller and that is how Little Boots, Big Roots came to be. We bring you a safe outdoor space for you and your children to explore, learn, and most importantly play and meet other families on the same journey. Being connected to farm roots and learning about plants and gardening, and bonding with other families in this season has been incredibly life giving to me and my children.
Our
Story
The Team
Who We Are
Andrea Ganem
Founder & Owner of LBBR
I am originally from Massachusetts and the mom to a son and daughter, and a sweet boxer fur baby, Barb. I hold a Masters Degree in Family & Child studies, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and have worked in the field in various capacities for the last decade. I have dedicated many years to studying outdoor education and have seen the benefits firsthand in my children. I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, cooking, yoga, and supporting both the mom community and outdoor education spaces.
Allyson Bates,
OTD, OTR/L, SWC
Playgroup Lead
Allyson Bates is a mom and Doctor of Occupational Therapy who is passionate about promoting child-led, nature-based play. Allyson has over 10 years of experience working with the pediatric population as a former elementary school teacher and practicing occupational therapist. She specializes in pediatric feeding and development and is working towards certification in maternal mental health this Fall.
Allyson utilizes the outdoor environment and specialized nature-based activities to support children in building skills needed for essential daily living activities and their main occupation of play! Allyson believes that every child should be allowed to learn, grow and thrive in their own unique ways. She wants to create rich sensory opportunities for families to connect with nature and develop community.
Allyson and her son are outside everyday engaging with their environment through hands-on exploration. They love going on hikes, gardening, climbing on natural playscapes and playing with multi-age neighborhood friends.
Maegan Meynig
Playgroup Lead
Mama to Liam and Payton.
Maegan was a math teacher and varsity swim coach for 4 years before having children as well as 8 years of summer league swim coaching. She still loves to teach kids and adults alike how to swim and love the water. Maegan enjoys watching her kiddos explore the world and learn new things through play. In her spare time, Maegan loves to read and workout!
Leeza
Owner/Operator of The 75 Oaks Farm
I started The 75 Oaks with my family in 2020. We started our small farm amidst the pandemic when we bought 17 chickens for our daughter’s 4th birthday…and named them all after Disney princesses.
From there we have grown into a neighborhood farm that supports local fresh food producers and connects them with people. While fresh food is a staple of our farm, we also believe in supporting our community with hands-on programming that brings valuable farm skills back home.
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