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Outdoor Kids: Rain Play
On a hot summer day, sometimes its hard to keep up with new ways of staying cool. One may not have access to a pool, beach, or local swimming hole. Popsicles and trips down the slip ‘n slide seem to… Read more >
Fireflies!
The weather’s warm and the kids are on summer vacation, which means it’s the perfect time to get outside and encounter the insect icon of summertime: the firefly. Did you know? • Fireflies are actually beetles, not flies. Lightning bug,… Read more >
Part 2: 10 Tips for Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
Read Part 1 here… Remove unnecessary standing water around your home. Typical hot-beds for mosquito reproduction are clogged gutters, flower-pot drainage dishes, children’s play equipment, tarps and any debris that can hold water. Share this advice with your neighbors. Mosquitoes… Read more >
Outdoor Kids: “Forced” Family Fun
Forcing fun isn’t really possible, but when my kids are having trouble peeling themselves away from video games, I have been known to put my foot down and take them outside. After just a few minutes, they forget that I… Read more >
Mosquitoes, Part 1
It’s Mosquito Time! Summer is the prime time for one of our least favorite insects: mosquitoes. With the wet spring and early summer in many parts of the country, mosquito numbers are likely to be high this year. Life Cycle… Read more >
Week Two: A “Bugly” Scavenger Hunt
Bugs are everywhere in nature, regardless of whether you’re a city dweller or a country dweller. I encourage you to take a walk with your kids and see just what you can find as you embark on a Bugly Scavenger Hunt. Read more >
Bizarre Blue Bug
“Is that a bug?” “No, it’s just a tiny piece of blue fuzz caught in the breeze.” “But it’s changing direction.” So went the conversation in my backyard the other night. It was way too tiny to get a look… Read more >
Valentine’s Day: Weird Wildlife Mating Rituals
While they might not be giving roses and writing love poems, wildlife have some pretty fascinating–and sometimes downright bizarre–courtship and mating rituals of their own.You won’t find singles bars or online dating sites for our furry and feathered friends but… Read more >
5 Scary Wildlife Videos You Should Watch
Even though Halloween is over, it’s always a good time scare yourself and learn about fascinating species. I figured I could tell you guys about some of the most fascinating animals to me that also haunt my dreams. I picked… Read more >
Bye Bye Bugs
Spending time outdoors is one of the best parts of summer in most parts of this country. Camping, hiking and combing the beach are all wonders of summer time, but they all have a common enemy…hematophagous critters, a.k.a. blood sucking… Read more >
