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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

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. Explore a corn maze.
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.
85. Have a baking competition.
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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