Be of Service Let’s Get Started Every year, people across the U.S. devote the third Monday in January to giving back to their communities. The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service…
Try Stargazing …the horizon and out of view. Constellations have a rich ancient history and reflect the contributions of many different civilizations. But common to all of them were the shapes they…
Garden for Wildlife …observe at your feeder in your Nature Notebook. Bonus: Go to www.nwf.org for a wide range of ideas and resources to help plan and certify your wildlife garden. I’m finished…
Game of Games …played outside. (Helpful tip: Place pieces of paper on the ground to get from point A to B. Backyard Olympics Set up a series of outdoor competitions like relay races,…
Play Animal I-Spy As winter deepens and the cold winds blow, you might think all the creatures have fled to warmer climates until spring. In reality, there is plenty of wildlife where you…
Recycle Your Holiday Tree …branches to make a compost pile. A compost pile breaks down and helps add nutrients to the soil. You can also use the branches and pine needles to insulate your…
Make a Sundial …the shadow will have moved each time. At this point, you will only have completed half of the sundial. Return early the next morning to mark your shadows on the…
Spy on Squirrels Tree Squirrels are easy to spot and fun to watch! Let’s Get Started Squirrels scamper and scurry, gather and bury, chase and chatter—all day long. Chances are wherever you live,…
Plan a Family Fall Festival While friends and family are in town for Thanksgiving, skip the shopping and plan an outdoor Fall Festival instead. Let’s Get Started Schedule a day of outdoor fun-filled with games…