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Nature Study: Why Skunks Are Good For Gardens!

As parents, we often teach our children to avoid certain creatures in the garden, like skunks, due to their pungent odor and reputation for mischief. However, what if I told you that these striped critters are actually unsung heroes in the garden ecosystem?  In this blog, we'll explore why skunks are beneficial for your garden and why they deserve our appreciation. Skunks as Gardeners 1. Natural Pest Control Skunks have a voracious appetite for many garden pests that can wreak havoc on your plants. They are especially fond of insects like beetles, grubs, caterpillars, and even small rodents like mice and voles. By preying on these pests, skunks help keep their populations in check, reducing the need for harmful chemical pesticides. 2. Soil Aeration Believe it or not, skunks are great gardeners! Their habit of digging for food helps aerate the soil, allowing oxygen and nutrients to penetrate deeper, which promotes healthier plant growth. Additionally, their digging can help expose a

60 + Activities For Kids - Outdoor Edition



1. Grow grow grow sunflowers or a mini herb garden or edible greens.

2. Have a backyard treasure hunt with hidden objects or clues.

3. Create a DIY obstacle course using hula hoops, cones, and ropes.

4. Have a picnic on a blanket.

5. Plant flowers or herbs in pots. 

6. Play a game of outdoor tic-tac-toe using chalk.

7. Set up a small water play area with a bucket and sponge.

8. Create a nature scavenger hunt.

9. Set up a tent and have a backyard camping adventure.

Rock Painting

10. Paint rocks to make colorful garden decorations. 

11. Have a bubble-blowing contest.

12. Play a game of hopscotch using chalk.

13. Set up a mini golf course with cups and obstacles.

14. Have a backyard dance party with music and streamers.

15. Play a game of catch with a soft ball.

16. Set up an art station for painting or drawing outdoors.

17. Create an outdoor theater and put on a puppet show.

18. Play a game of Simon Says, Red Light Green Light or What Time Is It Mr. Wolf.

19. Have a mini Olympics with various sports activities.

20. Set up a mini bowling alley with plastic bottles and a ball.

21. Create an outdoor nature journal and draw or write about the backyard.

22. Play a game of tag.

23. Set up a water balloon toss or water balloon piñata.

24. Create a sensory bin filled with sand, water, or rice.

24. Have a backyard yoga session for kids.

25. Set up a DIY obstacle course using cardboard boxes and cushions.

26. Play a game of hide and seek.

27. Set up a temporary zip line using a rope and a tree branch.

28. Set up a bird feeder and birdwatch

Birdwatching

29. Set up a mini science experiment station.

30. Play a game of lawn bowling with plastic pins and a ball.

31. Have a mini art exhibition with artwork created by the children.

32. Set up a mini basketball hoop and shoot some hoops.

33. Play a game of freeze dance.

34. Have a backyard tea party with stuffed animals.

35. Play a game of musical chairs with outdoor seating.

36. Set up a nature observation station and identify different plants and insects.

37. Have a backyard obstacle course race with timers.

38. Set up a backyard water slide using a tarp and water.

39. Play a game of charades.

40. Have a backyard volcano experiment with baking soda and vinegar.

41. Play a game of mini soccer with cones and a small ball. 

42. Set up a DIY balance beam using a plank of wood.

43. Have a backyard relay race with various challenges.

44. Play a game of Pictionary using large drawing boards and chalk.

45. Set up a backyard bowling game using plastic bottles and a ball.

46. Have a backyard cooking session with easy recipes like s'mores or fruit kabobs.

47. Play a game of musical statues.

48. Set up a DIY obstacle course using pool noodles and hula hoops.

49. Have a backyard puppet making session using socks and craft supplies.

50. Play a game of tag with a twist, like freeze tag or tunnel tag.

51. Set up a backyard watercolor painting station.

Water painting station outside.

52. Have a backyard science experiment with homemade slime.

53. Play a game of mini golf using cups and a golf club.

54. Set up a DIY target practice game using water balloons and a target.

55. Set up a DIY photo booth with props for fun pictures.

56. Make a tunnel out of cardboard boxes

57. Have outdoor story times featuring books set in the great outdoors. 

Room On The Broom Story Walk!

58. Set up a backyard puppet theater and put on a show.

59. Have a nature-inspired craft session using leaves, flowers, and sticks.

60. Build a fairy garden with small plants and decorations. 

Happy Warm Weather!

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