Join the Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Sustain Dane on Wednesday, March 18, 6-8 PM for a free video keynote from Wallace “J” Nichols, esteemed marine biologist, on the healing impacts of water and its importance in our lives. The video, “Blue Mind,” is an encore screening from the Bioneers Conference, held annually in San Rafael, CA. This event […]
Look at those webbed toes! 👀![]()
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Already this week, the Nature Preschool was visited by a friendly little amphibian... And, BOTH the Cottontails and the Chickadees got to spend some time looking at the frog! ![]()
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They were all very patient, waiting their turn in line so that everyone was able to get a good look. This frog sparked the children's curiosity leading to questions about why frogs live in water and why their feet are webbed. They noticed its ability to camouflage itself in the murky pond water and how fast it was able to swim. ![]()
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After everyone had their turn examining their new amphibian friend. The Chickadees brought it to the pond to release it back in nature. They all watched the frog swim away. ![]()
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It’s okay to observe and important to release wildlife back where it belongs. ![]()
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Photos: Kira Breitlow, Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
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