Cherokee Marsh Alive with Kids and Birds!
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 …
No child left inside
The Night Primeval at Cherokee Marsh: Christ the Solid Rock and Madison Audubon Society
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 …
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“Go Play Outside” – Easy Tips for busy parents to get their kids outside
“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 …
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5 Tips for Making Going Outside a Habit
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. …
Where are we going? Learning to read a map
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 …
The Stick: Now available at a woods near you!
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 …
Tips on Fishing with Kids: Plus 6 Midwest Fishing Hotspots
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 …
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Is Physical Inactivity the New Normal?
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 …
Bike for Life: Tips on How to Bike with Kids
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. …
Researchers find time in wild boosts creativity, insight and problem solving
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 …
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