Activity

April 19, 2010

Scamper like a squirrel

When spring arrives, animals get busy. Spend half an hour watching the animals
in your yard or in another natural area. Then see if your kids can
imitate the activities they see! Can they preen like a bird? Scamper like a
squirrel? Ooze along like an earthworm?
Tips
1. Bring along binoculars to watch the animals up close.
2. If they can hear the animals, have them make animal sounds too!
 

Getting Kids Outside

April 19, 2010

April is Children & Nature Awareness Month

GETTING KIDS OUTSIDE: APRIL IS CHILDREN & NATURE AWARENESS MONTH


The Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy has been working to connect children and nature. In April, as part of the Children and Nature Network’s "Children & Nature Awareness Month," we are joining a growing network of individuals, organizations and agencies to help spread the word about the importance of providing opportunities for all children to experience frequent, reg...

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