Celebrate Great Outdoors Month By Camping
June is Great Outdoors Month. This event started as a weeklong celebration in 1998, and it has expanded to a monthlong celebration of all...
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- May 21
- 3 min
Climb On Up: Tips For Safe Tree Climbing
Have you ever climbed a tree? It turns out quite a few kids — like 25 percent! — have never scaled a trunk, not even once, according to a...
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Windy Days Are Made For Play
Spring in the Midwest can really be all over the place, from warm days to rainy days and back to snowy days! It’s great to get outdoors...
- Mar 19
- 1 min
Head Outside for a Spring Scavenger Hunt
Spring is here! The days are getting longer, and plants and animals are emerging for the new season. Head outside to look for the many...
- Feb 5
- 3 min
Go Owling Like a Pro
Whooo's out there in the cold winter weather? Owls! They are majestic, beautiful and interesting. When we hear them call out across the...
- Jan 15
- 2 min
Earth Art Is Art Made In Nature With Nature
Earth art has many names, including Earthworks, land art and environmental art. It is a practice of creating art using natural materials...
- Dec 17, 2020
- 2 min
Celebrate The Season With a Fun Winter Picnic
Don’t let the cold weather scare you; embrace it instead! As long as you are properly prepared, winter picnicking is a rewarding and fun...
- Nov 10, 2020
- 3 min
Gather Round The Fire For Some Outdoor Fun
Fall is all about smells. Just breathe in the crisp air, enjoy the smell of leaves and the best scent of all — smoke in the air. November...
- Sep 29, 2020
- 3 min
October A Perfect Month To Explore The Night Sky
October is the sweet spot of autumn. You probably already have a list of outdoor activities to check off your list: pumpkin patches, corn...
- Sep 15, 2020
- 2 min
Get Cooking With A Sun-Powered Solar Oven
Soak up the last of the summer sun by making scrumptious sweet and savory snacks with your own DIY solar oven! Solar ovens are not only...
- Aug 25, 2020
- 2 min
Sit Back, Relax And Watch The Clouds Roll By
Clouds can be a signal of rain to come or a beautiful day ahead. They can block out the sun completely or complement it as they float...
- Jul 21, 2020
- 2 min
It's National Moth Week. Celebrate By Going Mothing!
Happy National Moth Week! From July 18 to 26, scientists all around the globe encourage everyone to become a citizen scientist and geek...
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Learn The Science of Shadows While Having Fun
Shadows are created when light hits an object. The object blocks the light, and darkness appears on the other side of the object. This...
- Jun 18, 2020
- 2 min
Head Into The Great Outdoors For Some Painting Fun
Sure, you can paint indoors, but why? There are so many advantages to gathering your supplies and heading outdoors. Of course, being...
- May 26, 2020
- 2 min
Go For The Gold In The Animal Olympics
While the 2020 Summer Olympics have been postponed, there is no reason you can’t participate in your own games at home. You just need to...
- May 12, 2020
- 2 min
Turn Your Next Family Walk Into A Scavenger Hunt
Have you been taking a lot of walks with your family lately? Well, here’s one way to spice it up! Have the entire family join in on this...
- May 5, 2020
- 2 min
Spring A Perfect Time To Go Outside And Do Nothing
Spring is here! It is a busy time of activity. Outside critters are scurrying about, and some birds are returning to the area after...
- Apr 9, 2020
- 2 min
Rain, Rain Please Come And Stay!
We all know April showers bring May flowers. They can also bring new outdoor adventures! Don’t let that rain ruin your day. Embrace it...
- Feb 18, 2020
- 2 min
Plan A Winter Hike To Celebrate The Season
Are you tired of being cooped up inside this winter? Then bundle up and head outside to enjoy the great outdoors! Plan a walk with your...
- Feb 7, 2020
- 2 min
Catching Snowflakes Is A Childhood Rite Of Passage
Please, let it snow! I know not everyone agrees, but I am hoping we get a few beautiful snowfalls this winter. And when we do, head out...
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