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...
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Jan 15, 20212 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, 20202 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, 20203 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, 20203 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, 20202 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, 20202 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, 20202 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, 20203 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, 20202 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, 20202 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, 20202 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, 20202 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, 20202 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, 20202 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, 20202 min
Catching Snowflakes Is A Childhood Rite Of Passage
Please, let it snow! Not everyone loves the snow, but here's to hoping we get a few beautiful snowfalls this winter. And when we do, head...
Jan 10, 20203 min
Head Outside For a Winter Nest Quest
Winter is a great chance to discover who moved in to the tree next door. Usually the trees are full of leaves, hiding nests from hungry...
Dec 17, 20192 min
Yodel-Ay-Hee-Hoo: The Science Behind Echoes
Why do we sometimes hear echoes, but not others? Have you ever noticed that some places are really great for echoes? Even your footsteps...
Nov 5, 20192 min
Be A Leaf Peeper This Fall
Fall is the best time of year to enjoy all the leaves. Back in September, we encouraged you to check out the leaves to investigate how...
Oct 3, 20193 min
Team Up With Technology When You Head Outdoors
We may not like to admit it, but our smartphones are a huge part of our lives. If you look around, people are scrolling and checking all...
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