Nothing to Do? Try Nature Bingo
July 9, 2020
Before heading out for a walk in the woods, prairie, or wetland, kids could prepare their own nature-based bingo game... Read More →
Nothing to Do? Learn Animal Tracks
July 2, 2020
Books often portray rather idealized animal tracks as a guide to identification, while in nature what you see depends upon... Read More →
Nothing to Do? Try Building a Bird Nest!
June 25, 2020
One of the fascinations of nature is the design and construction of nests by birds. In Victorian times, it was... Read More →
Nothing to Do? How About a Nature-Based Scavenger Hunt?
June 18, 2020
In a traditional scavenger hunt, teams search for a dozen or two unusual items within a time limit between 2-6... Read More →
Rehabbing the TV Dragon
March 12, 2020
Those of you who know me well, know that we haven’t owned a TV since our children left home 30... Read More →
Geocaching – Treasure hunting on Bur Oak Land Trust Properties
January 27, 2020
Children and adults alike are fascinated by the adventure of treasure hunting. Geocaching is a world-wide adventure treasure hunt with... Read More →
Teatime in the Woods
November 7, 2019
When I am going to spend a day in a remote area – hiking, mapping, fishing, or searching for some... Read More →
Patterns and Serendipity
July 8, 2019
Summer on the Greenway is such a fast-moving, blink-and-you-may-miss-it extravaganza of life. Every week there are new flowers blooming and... Read More →
It’s ‘The Prairie Naturalist’ Too
June 24, 2019
My current job title is “Director of Science,” which I have to admit is a pretty cool title. It’s almost... Read More →
