Article Archive for June 2009

Cool Things to Do Outside from Lynn Brunelle
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Posted in Activities, Get Outside! on 3 June 2009
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by Lynn Brunelle, the author of Camp Out! A Kids’ Guide
Whether you’re camping in the backwoods or pitching a tent in the backyard there are countless adventures awaiting you. Open your eyes, use your imagination, and discover the amazing world of nature right outside your back door. Here are five fun things to do [...]

Bats: Terrific Twilight Fliers
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Posted in Get Outside!, Themes on 3 June 2009
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by Dani Hemmat
I spy with my little eye—a bat swooping through the dusky night sky! The bat, Earth’s only flying mammal, is one of the most misunderstood and most helpful and interesting creatures in our world. And being outside is the best way to see them perform their graceful, daring acrobatics in the air. Camping [...]

Early Riser: Adventures at Dawn
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Posted in Get Outside! on 3 June 2009
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by Dani Hemmat
When you’re camping, sleeping in is nice. But getting up before the sun is even more fun! It’s easy to stay wrapped in your sleeping bag until you smell the pancakes cooking. But hey, you’re camping—be adventurous! While most humans are snoozing, the forest creatures are cruising through the [...]

Outside Fun with the Little Humbugs
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Posted in Activities, Get Outside! on 3 June 2009
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by Marghanita Hughes, children’s author/illustrator and designer of the award-winning Little Humbugs
Meet the Little Humbugs: half human, half bug, Butterfly Girls and Dragonfly Boys. They are the protectors of Nature. Their mission is to motivate children to explore the outdoors and in doing so to develop a connection with the Natural World.
Nika the Butterfly Girl [...]

Eat Your Yard
By redhare
Posted in Uncategorized on 2 June 2009
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Big grass lawns are dead. And if yours isn’t, you’re probably wasting water. Whether your priority is getting your kids outside, reducing CO2, eating healthier, saving money, supporting wildlife, conserving water, bird watching, or all of the above, turning your yard into an edible Eden is ecologically savvy and a fun and meaningful experience for [...]

Pip
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Posted in Get Outside! on 1 June 2009
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by Lucy, Age 6
A story about an outside experience.

The Great Ball Game: A Muskogee Indian Tale
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Posted in Get Outside!, Storytime on 1 June 2009
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This Muskogee Indian story about a ball game between the Animals and the Birds first appeared in P3, the fantastic eco magazine for kids (read more about P3).