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Happy National Play Outside Day!![]()
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Celebrate by letting your kids get messy with some good old-fashioned mud play.![]()
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According to the Children & Nature Network, letting children get dirty isn't just fun; it is essential for their health and development. In the article “Mud, Mess and Microbes: Why Kids Need to Play in the Dirt” by Linda Åkeson McGurk, she explains how playing in soil boosts the immune system, supports gut health, sparks creativity, and builds resilience through unstructured, sensory-rich play.![]()
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The best part? Mud play is totally free and doesn’t require any fancy gear. After the recent rain, our Little Wetland in the Basswood Forest is the perfect spot to squish, splatter, and stir up some muddy masterpieces. We’ve got a mud kitchen and slate wall ready for all your little ones' mud pies, soups, and wild creations.![]()
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So grab some boots (or not), embrace the mess, and let the muddy magic begin! It’s good for their health!![]()
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Read the full article here: childrenandnature.org/resources/fnn-mud-mess-and-microbes-why-kids-need-to-play-in-the-dirt![]()
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Photos: Stephanie Briand, Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
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#MudPlay #WIEnviroEd #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureIsForEveryone #EveryBodyOutside
