4 Try Birdwatching:
6 Be Out There with Frozen Treats:
In the shade of a tree, you are likely to see
In my experience, everything is better with a
some wildlife like insects, squirrels and birds.
popsicle, so we try to keep an endless supply
It’s okay if you don’t know how to identify
of frozen treats during the summer months.
different species of birds – just watching
While you could easily enjoy a frozen treat
birds is fun. If you want to learn about the
with your kids in your backyard, why not kick
birds in your area, though, there are lots of
it up a notch by hosting an ice cream social
field guidebooks, mobile apps and sites that
in your neighborhood featuring popsicles,
will help.
smoothies, or snow cones you've made with
— Holly Ambrose, Tropic Home and Family
your kids? — Caryn Bailey, Rockin’ Mama
5 Row, Row, Row Your Boat:
Photo provided by: Heather Hop son
If you can’t or don’t want to buy a boat, you can borrow one. Most cities with rivers and lakes rent canoes, kayaks and even water skis in the summer. Anglers of all ages can participate in the sport. Select a lake or pond that isn’t too crowded, so your kids catch fish – not a passerby – when they cast their lines. Bring along a net, so you child can catch insects and frogs as well. — Heather Hopson, Diary of a First Time Mom
Saving Water t Water play is a grea g way to cool off durin the summer, but end remember to be a fri and to the environment ly use water responsib at all times! Learn more at BeOutThere.org
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