Nothing to Do? Design a Species
July 23, 2020
Populations of plants and animals are constantly attempting to adapt to the shifts and changes in their environment. For example,... Read More →
Nothing to Do? Make a Veggiman and Friends
July 16, 2020
We are getting seriously into summer now, gardens will soon be awash in tomatoes, sweet corn, and zucchini. And many... Read More →
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 →
If It Doesn’t Kill You, It Will Make You Stronger
February 1, 2018
In a former career, I used to work on oil spill sites, planting fast-growing tree thickets to do the final... Read More →
Connecting with Nature at Family Day
September 18, 2017
Just over a week ago, Bur Oak Land Trust held its fall Family Day at Belgum Grove, one of the... Read More →
Conversation Brings Back Nature Trail Memories
August 18, 2016
by Lon Drake This summer, while biking the Clear Creek Trail, I encountered long-time Bur Oak Land Trust supporter Alan... Read More →
