Bird Watching with Kids

Tips for young birders…  Bring the birds to you!  When it’s cold outside you can really help out the birds by providing them with food.  After all, it takes energy to stay warm.  A bird feeder can be like a drive-thru restaurant for birds to get some quick energy and a quick pit stop where […]

Camping with Kids

Tips, Types, What to Pack…and Leave Behind Outdoor adventures await you!  Camping can be a fun and easy way to play outside, gain a sense-of-place, experience your environment,  and practice sustainability as a family.  State parks and national parks are like giant natural playgrounds for kids of all ages.  Here are some things to consider […]

Build A Bird Feeder

A project from recyclables that’s for the birds, really.   January 2014 will be remembered for the frigid temperatures, and also a day off of school for Minnesota kids and teachers! This bird feeder project uses recyclables that many have on hand.  It can be built in 15 minutes or drawn out to take longer […]