Children can practice some of the most important literacy skills outdoors. Little ones can make real world connections between concepts such as shapes and the world around them, further cementing those in their minds...
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Reddy Red-tail Explorers
Are you ready for Reddy? As an Explorer, you can use the our play ideas, nature learning tools, coloring pages and more to discover the woods and your backyard.
Wildlife Warriors
Wildlife Warriors is a year-long nature club for kids. Monthly topics include, climate change, native wildlife, survival in the outdoors, nature photography, water resources, and forest ecology. We talk about environmental issues with hands-on conservation work in the community.
Indiana Master Naturalists
Master Naturalist is a state-level certification for adult learners that will deepen your knowledge of and connection with nature. Hands-on field work with natural resource specialists will familiarize you with nature in a new way!
Red-tail Nature Journal
Reddy Red-tail’s DIY Summer Camp
Summer has arrived and you know what that means... it's time for camp! With many families opting to stay close to home this year, Reddy Red-tail wants to help you host a DIY summer camp. Here are 6 camp activities that you can do this summer (or anytime!)
Celebrate National Pollinator Week!
June 22 - 28 is National Pollinator Week! Learn more about how pollinators directly impact your every day life and steps you can take to care for our fundamentally necessary pollinator friends.
Give Turtles a Lift
Getting hit by cars is a common cause of death for turtles. These reptiles have been around for two billion years. They coexisted with dinosaurs longer than they have had to deal with vehicles. Instinctively, turtles have no concept of the speeding metal boxes on wheels that we have built our lives around...
Listening Deeply to Talking Trees
Trees have captured our imagination for generations. In our minds, they have a voice. As it turns out, they do “talk,” just not to us...
Bee’s-eye View of Dandelions
Dandelions are easily one of the most helpful plants to many pollinators. In early spring, the flowers can go from seed to bloom in days. Fortunately for over 100 species of insects, including the humble bumblebee, that timeline aligns with the end of overwintering and hibernation. ...
A Young Climber’s Bird’s-eye View
Meet Helen, a high-spirited and imaginative 11-year old who loves being outdoors. As a Wildlife Warrior, energetic younger sister, and climber of anything with handholds, Helen thrives in the freedom of open spaces...
Protect Soil from Erosion to Protect Life
Topsoil is the upper layer of soil that supports plant life. Plants, especially grass and other ground cover, form an extensive mat of underground roots that hold soil in place. ....