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Follow the ducks!
The National Wildlife Federation has designated March 16 - 20 as National Wildlife Week. The National Wildlife Federation is encouraging parents and teachers to get kids outside for a "green hour". Join with friends and neighbors to start new routines that will deepen your children's connection to nature.
The benefits are timeless. According to Eliza Russell, the Director of Education for the National Wildlife Federation, "research shows that a daily green hour (unstructured time outdoors) improves one's physical, mental and emotional well being".
Here are some simple ideas to get you started this week.
Monday: Go for a walk after dinner, rain or shine. Bring binoculars. Or, take a "sound" walk listening to nature. Make a "nature bracelet" with masking tape, sticky-side-out, and add small pieces of nature for wearable nature jewelry. Or, carry a basket or paper bag for larger nature collectibles.
Tuesday: Plant an herb garden.
Wednesday: Visit the library for books on local wildlife and habitats. Start a week-long scavenger hunt taking pictures of your favorite plants, bugs and animals. Join Wildlife Watch on National Wildlife Federation. Compare your neighborhood to other regions where friends and family live.
Thursday: Make a bird feeder like this one from Kaboose.com.
Friday: Go star-gazing or on a moon-walk. Get the kids in their jammies and grab a few blankets for the backyard and lay under the stars - take in the night. Or, take the kids for a wagon ride under the moon and stars. Listen and watch for nocturnal critters.
Young or old, there's always something new to discover in nature. Follow any path into nature - clouds or stars, dirt or flowers, open fields or microscopic worlds. Simply open your eyes to a new world of adventure and discovery. Enjoy yourself, your children and a great green world.
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