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Nature Study: Wild Turkeys in North America

When most people hear the word turkey, they immediately think of Thanksgiving dinners and hearty autumn feasts. But long before the turkey became a holiday centerpiece, the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) roamed the forests, grasslands, and swamps of North America, admired for its intelligence, adaptability, and impressive beauty. 'Tom' Wild Turkey in Ontario A Native Icon Wild turkeys are native to North America and have been here for millions of years. Indigenous peoples not only hunted them for food but also honored them in stories, art, and ceremonies. For generations, Indigenous peoples in what is now Canada recognized the wild turkey as a vital part of the ecosystem, valuing it for its meat, feathers, and deep connection to the rhythms of the land. Where They Live Today, wild turkeys can be found across much of the United States, parts of Canada, and northern Mexico. They thrive in forests with open clearings, hardwood stands, pine woods, swamps, and even suburban areas...

100 Fall Activities for Kids!

1. Jump in a pile of leaves.

2. Go apple picking.

3. Carve pumpkins.

4. Make apple cider.

5. Bake apple pies.
6. Create leaf art with crayons and leaves.
7. Go on a nature hike.
8. Collect colorful fall leaves.
9. Visit a pumpkin patch.
10. Build a scarecrow.
11. Have a fall picnic.
12. Roast marshmallows over a bonfire.
13. Decorate the house with fall-themed crafts.
14. Go on a hayride.
15. Make and fly a kite.
16. Plant fall flowers.
17. Create a fall-themed scavenger hunt.
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18. Have a family game night.
19. Have a baking competition.
20. Have a backyard campout.
21. Attend a fall festival.
22. Paint pumpkins.
23. Make homemade costumes.
24. Host a costume fashion show.
25. Bake and decorate cookies.
26. Make caramel apples.
27. Create a spooky haunted house.
28. Have a movie night with spooky classics.
29. Make a bird feeder with pinecones.
30. Explore a haunted trail.
31. Go on a ghost tour.
32. Make a fall wreath.
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33. Setup a story walk.
34. Bake pumpkin bread.
35. Make hot apple cider.
36. Create leaf rubbings with crayons.
37. Have a backyard treasure hunt.
38. Visit a local farm.
39. Make a fall-themed puzzle.
40. Have a bonfire cookout.
41. Go on a nature photography adventure.
42. Visit a botanical garden.
43. Have a campfire sing-along.
44. Make a DIY scarecrow.
45. Explore a pumpkin maze.
46. Have a pumpkin decorating contest.
47. Paint rocks with fall designs.
48. Host a fall-themed tea party.
49. Make a scarecrow puppet show.
50. Have a family storytelling night.
51. Make a gratitude jar.
52. Explore a cornfield labyrinth.
53. Visit a petting zoo.
54. Have a fall leaf fashion show.
55. Make a fall-themed playlist and dance.
56. Visit an orchard and taste apples.
57. Create a fall-themed photo album.
58. Make leaf crowns.
59. Have a family talent show.
60. Make homemade treats.
61. Visit a historic site.
62. Go on a geocaching adventure.
63. Make homemade candles.
64. Have a pumpkin seed spitting contest.
65. Make a birdhouse.
66. Go on a nighttime nature walk.
67. Have a campfire sing-along.
68. Visit a pumpkin farm.
69. Go on a hayride under the stars.
70. Make leaf bookmarks.
71. Have a fall-themed science experiment day.
72. Create a fall-themed scrapbook.
73. Make leaf mobiles.
74. Have a picnic by a lake.
75. Go on a nature-themed treasure hunt.
76. Visit a local museum.
77. Have a fall craft day.
78. Make leaf lanterns.
79. Have a family book club.
80. Have a Fall inspired Poetry night 
81. Go on a leaf identification adventure.
82. Have a family poetry night.
83. Make acorn necklaces.
84. Visit a wildlife sanctuary.
Explore a cornfield
85. Explore a corn maze.
86. Make a family tree art project.
87. Go on a nature-themed obstacle course.
88. Visit a historical reenactment.
89. Have a fall-themed fashion show.
90. Make leaf puppets.
91. Have a family karaoke night.
92. Visit a farmer's market.
93. Go on a scavenger hunt for fall-themed items.
94. Have a family art day.
95. Make pinecone animals.
96. Visit a nature center.
97. Have a fall-themed art show.
98. Make leaf garlands.
99. Go on a stargazing adventure.
100. Bake a new recipe!

Enjoy these fun and creative fall activities with your kids!

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