Looking for ways for you and your family to stay connected to nature during this time of social distancing? While getting outside and exploring is certainly the best way to experience nature, sometimes that just isn’t possible.� So, grab a book and take in some nature that way. There are many wonderful titles that can […]
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Family Fun Connections: Listening to Birds
Have you been hearing more birds lately? Each spring, as resident songbirds begin to sing and new migrants join in by the day, I vow anew to become better at identifying birds by ear. If your child has already mastered barnyard animal sounds (or even if they haven’t!), why not try learning some bird sounds […]
Connections: Mast Landing scavenger hunt
Mast Landing Audubon Sanctuary is a little gem right outside of downtown Freeport. It’s often overlooked but is a great place for a short family-friendly walk. If you have a chance to visit, see if you can spot any of these things below! This is an action scavenger hunt, in which you are challenged to […]
Connections: Plagiarizing Nature
Nature in the Middle (grades 6-8) Most middle schoolers have heard the warnings from their teachers about the perils of plagiarism; and for good reasons!� So listen to your teacher’s advice and practice ethical work habits; trust me, you’ll be glad that you did!� But, let me suggest that we do a little bit of […]
Connections: A Blanding’s Turtle Story Walk
It’s almost time to start watching for turtles crossing the road. As turtles emerge from their winter brumation (the reptile and amphibian version of hibernation), they look for places to lay eggs. One way to learn about this is to read A Blanding’s Turtle Story, a picture book written by Melissa Kim and illustrated by […]
Family Fun Connections: Earth Day
As you could probably guess, I’m a big believer in acting like it’s Earth Day everyday. I try to be mindful of my impact on outdoor spaces I visit, use resources with care, and do what I can to create habitat all year, not just on April 22nd. But what to do when Earth Day […]
Elementary Connections: Spring Wildlife Tracking
What mammals and other wildlife are active this time of year near your home? What are they up to? Where might you find them or how might you know they’ve been there?� Spring is a great time of year to start looking down at the tracks our wildlife neighbors leave behind! Since tracks can look […]
Connections: Things to do on Earth Day 50
Nature in the Middle (grades 6-8) Happy Earth Day!� This holiday is now 50 years old and recognized as the planet’s largest civic event.� When it was launched in the United States back in 1970 about 10% of our total population took to the streets to demand a new way forward for our planet.� Wow, […]
Connections: What Bird Feeder Should I Use?
Last month we shared with you some great tips on what bird seed to use and why (CONNECTIONS: What Bird Seed Should I Use?) What we didn’t tell you is what type of bird feeders you should put that seed in!� So, here are some helpful tips on the different types of feeders and the […]