About 30 kids and their families showed up at Cherokee Marsh for the evening hike on April 9, 2022. We were able to see red-winged blackbirds, mallards, sandhill cranes and woodcock. A highlight of the trip included spotting an old hornet’s nest hanging from a tree. Special thanks to Paul Noldner for bringing along binoculars […]
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When the marsh wakes up, it does so with a riot of prehistoric sounds. Cranes bugle. Chorus frogs sing, blackbirds scold, and the woodcock peents, just like they have done for thousands of years. Even if you never see anything, the sounds tell us that life is everywhere. On April 17, members of Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church
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“Go play outside.” It’s so simple you would think that all parents would do it. But they don’t. As parents, you have the most influence on your child. Here are few tips to encourage outdoor play that do not take much time, energy or money. 1. Tell you Your Kids to “Go Play Outside” Yes, it’s
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Guest Post by Rachel Thomas Since my children were very small we have made it a habit to spend as much time outside as possible, but it’s not always easy. Our schedules are hectic and technology is such that most of us hardly even think about going outside. It seems our attention is either on
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Hiking is a great way to teach map reading skills. In the photo, I am showing a student the map at Cherokee Marsh. Map reading teaches spatial awareness and boosts confidence. Kids always ask, “How far have we hiked? Have we hike a mile yet?” Showing them a map and then hiking the trail is
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You can’t keep a good stick down. In an instant, kids will transform the humble stick into just about anything and you should let them: Walking stick Crutch Stir Stick Microphone Magic wand Eating tool Fishing pole Drawing tool Building material Flag for a sand castle Digging tool and lots more… What’s not to love about
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By Joe Laing, guest author Looking to reel the kids out of the house? Fishing is a great way to get them away from the computer and bond with them in the great outdoors. The Midwest is full of incredible spots for your family to cast their lines. Here are some tips and places to
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Do you walk less than you used to? Do you watch more television? Do you spend more time at the computer? Are you getting older and moving less?* Do you drive your kids to school even though they could walk or ride their bikes? Is your job more sedentary than it used to be? Do
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Bike for Life 2012 has started and it’s going very well, in part because of lessons learned from 2011. Here’s a run-down of 10 changes and tips for this year. 1. Three people are better than two: This year, I am fortunate to have two really great volunteers riding with me. This make a huge difference.
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It’s nice to see research that validates what I’ve known for years: that being outside is as good for the mind as it is for the body and soul. Click the link for full story from Learn from Nature. Researchers find time in wild boosts creativity, insight and problem solving.
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