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Wouldn’t it be fun to grab a drink and get activ

Wouldn’t it be fun to grab a drink and get active while funding nature education?
Support our mission of nurturing children, their well-being, and environmental sustainability through connecting and learning in nature by participating in the 3 Sheeps Beer Run in Fitchburg!
The event takes place at Seminole Tap and the Aldo Leopold Nature Center is the race’s featured nonprofit beneficiary.
Celebrate the Wisconsin lifestyle and register for one of the event’s three races:
5K: Run or walk 3.1miles
0.05K Run/Walk: Just 164 feet to the beer – the fastest way to fun
Beer Mile: Drink a 12oz can of beer, run a quarter-mile, repeat 4 times
Find more information here: https://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/event/3-sheeps-beer-run/
#3SheepsBeerRun #WIEnviroEd #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureIsForEveryone #EveryBodyOutside @3sheepsbeerrun @seminoletapfitchburg

It’s time for a bug hunt! The Sprouts recently

It’s time for a bug hunt!
The Sprouts recently took a hike to the Juniper Field to look for bugs. The campers gently brushed small nets along the prairie plants, hoping to scoop up tiny bugs hiding in the foliage. Luckily, it was a great day for bug hunting—the Sprouts had no trouble collecting all sorts of crawling critters.
After catching the bugs, the Sprouts emptied their nets onto a mesh sheet. There, they got a close look at each bug using magnifying tools, called a loupes. They found green beetles, yellow-striped beetles, insects that could jump, and bugs that could fly. They even managed to find a firefly!
We’re bugging out from all this discovery. What an exciting day for the Sprouts!
Photos: Kira Breitlow, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
#Sprouts #SummerCamp #WIEnviroEd #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureIsForEveryone #EveryBodyOutside

Happy National Play Outside Day! Celebrate by let

Happy National Play Outside Day!
Celebrate by letting your kids get messy with some good old-fashioned mud play.
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.
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.
So grab some boots (or not), embrace the mess, and let the muddy magic begin! It’s good for their health!
Read the full article here: childrenandnature.org/resources/fnn-mud-mess-and-microbes-why-kids-need-to-play-in-the-dirt
Photos: Stephanie Briand, Aldo Leopold Nature Center
#MudPlay #WIEnviroEd #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureIsForEveryone #EveryBodyOutside

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Wouldn’t it be fun to grab a drink and get active while funding nature education?Support our mission of nurturing children, their well-being, and environmental sustainability through connecting and learning in nature by participating in the 3 Sheeps Beer Run in Fitchburg!The event takes place at Seminole Tap and the Aldo Leopold Nature Center is the race’s featured nonprofit beneficiary.Celebrate the Wisconsin lifestyle and register for one of the event’s three races:5K: Run or walk 3.1miles0.05K Run/Walk: Just 164 feet to the beer – the fastest way to funBeer Mile: Drink a 12oz can of beer, run a quarter-mile, repeat 4 timesFind more information here: aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/event/3-sheeps-beer-run/#3SheepsBeerRun #WIEnviroEd #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureIsForEveryone #EveryBodyOutside 3 Sheeps Beer Run The Seminole Tap ...

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