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Tag: Earth Month
Set Your Sights on Family-Fun With Birdwatching!
It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s Superman… No, wait, it really is a bird! The popularity of birding, or birdwatching, is soaring to new heights with people of all ages and backgrounds. A family-friendly activity, birding offers the opportunity to observe birds of all kinds—from hummingbirds to loons and even exotic birds like parrots…
Explore the Wonders of America’s National Parks
America’s national parks are full of wonders to discover — from the pinnacles of the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona and the ancient trees of Redwood National Park in California to Grizzly Bears roaming Montana’s Glacier National Park and a bike path along the Ohio & Erie Canal at Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park. With…
Protect Our Planet on Earth Day and Everyday!
Each year on April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day to help raise awareness about the importance of being good stewards of our planet and how integral nature is in all our lives. It’s a great opportunity to learn how to reduce pollution, mitigate climate change, and to participate in programs like recycling, planting trees, neighborhood…
There’s Never a Dill Moment With Gardening!
Spring is in full swing with sunshine, April showers and, hopefully, lots of May flowers! As nature begins to bloom all around us, there’s no better time to go outside and get our hands dirty in the garden. Gardening as a family, community, or classroom project provides a great opportunity to get kids physically active…
The Hummingbird Effect | NATURE
Wed, April 12 at 8 Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their many flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs and more. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica.
Weathering the Future | NOVA
Wed, April 12 at 9 As extreme weather in the U.S. impacts more people – with longer heat waves, more intense rainstorms, megafires, and droughts – discover how Americans are fighting back by marshaling ancient wisdom and innovating new solutions.
The Sun Queen | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Tuesday, April 4 at 9 For nearly 50 years, chemical engineer and inventor Mária Telkes applied her prodigious intellect to harnessing the power of the sun. She designed and built the world’s first successfully solar-heated modern residence and identified a promising new chemical that, for the first time, could store solar heat like a battery.…
Make a Positive Environmental Impact for Invasive Species Awareness Week!
National Invasive Species Awareness Week runs from February 20th to 26th. Each year, this week-long environmentalist initiative helps raise awareness about invasive species, the impacts they have on our ecosystems and environments, and ways scientists, governments, and citizens across the world can help prevent their spread. Invasive species can be non-native plants, animals or insects…
Let’s Do Our Part — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
The whole family can make a difference and protect our planet on November 15th for National Recycling Day. The important work of conserving, protecting, and caring for our planet is a big job but we can all help out! National Recycling Day is a great opportunity to learn how to reduce pollution, mitigate climate change,…
To Summit Up, Hiking is Good Family Fun!
Lace your boots and load up your pack, it’s time to discover what’s off the beaten path. Whether you want to hike all 46 high peaks of the Adirondack mountains, or enjoy a leisurely walk through less rugged terrain like your local park or nature preserve, hiking is a fun way to spend time as…
