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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
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100+ Atlanta Field Trip Ideas

Whether you're planning a road trip or live in the "A" here are 100 field trip ideas for children, in Atlanta, Georgia and neighbouring areas:

1. Zoo Atlanta's Wildlife Theater

2. Georgia Aquarium

3. Fernbank Museum of Natural History

4. Children's Museum of Atlanta

5. Atlanta Botanical Garden

6. Center for Puppetry Arts

7. Atlanta History Center

8. High Museum of Art

Kids Learning Center @ High Museum of Art

9. Piedmont Park

10. Stone Mountain Park

11. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

12. Chattahoochee Nature Center

13. Atlanta BeltLine (Art and trails)

14. Atlanta Science Festival (during festival time)

15. Atlanta Falcons Youth Football Experience

16. Atlanta Braves game at Truist Park

17. Atlanta Hawks game at State Farm Arena

18. Six Flags Over Georgia

Miniland @ Atlanta Lego Center

19. LEGOLAND Discovery Center

20. SkyView Atlanta (Ferris wheel)

21. Atlanta Motor Speedway (for kid-friendly events)

22. Southeastern Railway Museum

23. Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum

24. College Football Hall of Fame

25. Center for Civil and Human Rights

26. Delta Flight Museum

27. Oakland Cemetery (historical tours)

28. Atlanta History Center's Smith Family Farm

29. The Wren's Nest (home of Joel Chandler Harris)

30. Atlanta Fire Rescue Museum

31. Children's Garden at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

32. Atlanta Puppetry Arts Center

33. Yellow River Game Ranch (petting zoo)

34. Georgia State Capitol

35. Candytopia (for a sweet adventure)

36. World of Coca-Cola

37. Atlanta Movie Tours

38. Apex Museum (African American history)

39. Fernbank Science Center

40. Historic Oakland Cemetery

41. Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta

42. Center Ice Arena (ice skating)

43. The King Center

44. Historic Fourth Ward Park

45. The Georgia Governor's Mansion

46. Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum

47. Atlanta Zoo 

Giant Panda Bears @ Atlanta Zoo for only a few more months in 2024

48. Chattahoochee Riverwalk Trail

49. Morningside Nature Preserve

50. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

51. Fernbank Forest

52. Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

53. Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area

54. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center

55. Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary

56. Sweetwater Creek State Park

57. Blue Heron Nature Preserve

58. Murphey Candler Park

59. Dunwoody Nature Center

60. Cochran Mill Nature Center

61. Chattahoochee Nature Preserve

62. Pine Mountain Gold Museum

63. Red Top Mountain State Park

64. Georgia Guidestones

65. Chattahoochee Bend State Park

66. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

67. Fernbank LINKS (mini golf)

68. Smith-Gilbert Gardens

69. Morgan Falls Overlook Park

70. West Palisades Trail

71. Arabia Mountain Trail

72. Cochran Shoals Trail

73. Sope Creek Trail

74. Vickery Creek Trail

75. Centennial Olympic Park

76. The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade (during parade time)

77. Atlanta Botanical Garden's Holiday Lights (during holiday season)

78. Fernbank Museum's Martinis & IMAX (for older kids, during appropriate times)

79. Atlanta Botanical Garden's Scarecrows in the Garden (during fall season)

80. Atlanta BeltLine's Art on the Atlanta BeltLine (during festival time)

81. Georgia State Railroad Museum (Savannah)

Gators @ Oatland Island Wild life Center

82. Oatland Island Wildlife Center (Savannah)

83. Savannah Children's Museum (Savannah)

84. Tybee Island Marine Science Center (Savannah)

85. Jekyll Island Club Resort (Jekyll Island)

86. Great Dunes Park (Jekyll Island)

87. Driftwood Beach (Jekyll Island)

88. St. Simons Island Lighthouse (St. Simons Island)

89. Neptune Park (St. Simons Island)

90. Fort Frederica National Monument (St. Simons Island)

91. Andersonville National Historic Site (Andersonville)

92. Jimmy Carter National Historic Site (Plains)

93. Little White House (Warm Springs)

94. Callaway Gardens (Pine Mountain)

95. Wild Animal Safari (Pine Mountain)

96. Historic Westville (Columbus)

97. National Infantry Museum (Columbus)

98. Columbus Museum (Columbus)

99. Museum of Aviation (Warner Robins)

100. Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter (Perry)

Take Aways

These options cover a wide range of interests and educational opportunities for children in Atlanta. For more field trip ideas check out these blogs:

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