tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86599809473038215792024-02-12T09:35:00.309-05:00Chocolate Chip's CabinCamping, Hiking and Environmental Education info and links gathered over the years from here, there, and everywhere!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-44166057422322157592022-09-09T13:54:00.002-04:002024-02-12T06:11:27.138-05:00What's a Buddy Line?In a Buddy Line, people line up two by two. You stand at least arms-length away from the person in front of or in back of you and next to your Buddy. Why arms-length away? In case you trip you won't fall onto the person in front of you. 🌞 🌞🌞 🌞🌞 🌞What if there's an odd number of Buddies? If there's an odd number of people, make a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-60804344609050613912019-06-06T20:54:00.008-04:002024-02-12T06:20:04.280-05:00Campfires - Tradition or Relic
The Case for Killing the Campfire
Outdoor tradition or dangerous, polluting, wasteful relic of the past?The article discusses the dangers of potential forest fires, pollution, health problems, litter, tree damage, introduction of invasive species to new areas, and injuries. Many states have laws about transporting firewood and require permits for a campfire if allowed at all. Check local Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-86208964204279533902018-05-26T07:09:00.003-04:002020-07-06T07:30:22.815-04:00Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centerhttps://www.wildflower.org/
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas, Austin is a botanic garden dedicated to conservation of native plants in natural and designed landscapes. It has public gardens, natural areas, education and outreach programs, research projects, and
does consulting work throughout Texas and surrounding region. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-42723214414357840482018-02-17T07:03:00.001-05:002020-07-06T07:14:44.959-04:00What to Say InsteadStop Telling Kids to "Be Careful" and What to Say Instead from Backwoods Mama Feb 2018
Why?What To Do and Say Instead
Stop
Breathe
Reflect
Respond
Fostering Awareness
Try saying:
Notice how… these rocks are slippery, the log is rotten, that branch is strong.
Do you see… the poison ivy, your friends nearby?
Try moving… your feet slowly, carefully, quickly, strongly.
Try using your… hands, feetUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-22171031266190400182017-07-04T17:38:00.007-04:002020-07-06T07:12:34.770-04:00National Marine SanctuariesNational Marine SanctuariesOur national marine sanctuaries are located in four regions: West Coast; Pacific Islands ; Northeast and Great Lakes; and Southeast. The website even includes Virtual Dives so you can explore under the sea without getting wet! There is also a Library that includes educational resources for students and teachers, games and activities, scholarships, programs and lots Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-75671300787398439932016-02-03T04:02:00.002-05:002024-02-12T06:01:49.848-05:00Trees Have Social Networks tooThere is an article in The New York Times - Europe,
"German Forest Ranger finds that Trees have Social Networks too"If you have a subscription you can find and read it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-20762308353239613302015-01-22T05:03:00.003-05:002016-06-05T10:59:15.978-04:00How Camp Transforms KidsThe Science of the Magic of Camp: The Neuroscience of How Camp Transforms Kids
Child development and parenting expert, Dr. Tina Payne
Bryson, shares how summers of s’mores and sunshine benefit your camper’s
brain.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-56189828240348131442013-10-29T18:25:00.005-04:002024-02-12T06:32:58.466-05:00International Space Station - When to viewNASA's Spot the Station website: Enter your location and it will tell you when you can see the ISS overhead.
https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/home.cfm
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-56212260881099154222013-04-23T18:36:00.004-04:002024-02-12T06:43:56.722-05:00Experience CardsA lovely way to share the world... Experience cards: "I watched the clouds today."
https://blog.imaginechildhood.com/imagine-childhood/2012/04/-out-in-the-world.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-60067551507119795762013-03-31T21:10:00.006-04:002024-02-12T06:46:53.154-05:00National Wildlife RefugesBeautiful weekend to be outdoors. Hit the beach one day then hiked at a National Wildlife Refuge the next.
Click https://www.fws.gov/visit-us to find a refuge in your state.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-12197585871319940322013-03-10T22:43:00.003-04:002024-02-12T06:55:06.866-05:00Rome Point Harbor SealsRome Point Harbor Seals
https://romepointseals.org/
You can walk down the road to the beach or follow the trails. It's a good hike anytime of year but be sure to check "When are Seals at Rome Point."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-46458043973049176722013-02-14T06:11:00.004-05:002024-02-12T06:58:40.687-05:00Great Backyard Bird CountGreat Backyard Bird Count is held annually in
February. Check the website for this years dates and guidelines, past results, and get a printable checklist of species for your area.
https://www.birdcount.org/
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-86992687088598110172012-12-30T09:22:00.004-05:002024-02-12T07:00:10.656-05:00Snow!Snow! Time for safe walks, hikes with the proper equipment, and snow painting in your backyard (squirt bottle, food coloring and water). Build a snow fortress for you or the fairies or just write your name across the blank canvas.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-52949548371618774892012-12-04T05:01:00.005-05:002024-02-12T07:31:03.101-05:00Lessons in GimpLessons in: Gimp (US/Girl Scouts); Scoubidou (France/Europe); and Boondoggling (Boy Scouts, name credited to Robert H. Link, Eagle Scout).
If you are teaching kids, start with the basics like Butterfly; Box/Square/Straight; and Chinese Staircase (can also be done with embroidery floss). Once they have those down, you can add Circle/Round (box with a twist) and Cobra/Macrame (square knot around Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-67330294776215204762012-10-19T20:39:00.001-04:002020-07-06T07:34:52.735-04:00Camping with KidsThings that make outdoor life easier with camping kids:
Extra gloves, socks, and hats to share for warm hands and hearts
Peppermints (with peppermint oil) for upset tummies and upset grownups
Light sticks for kids who need a light on or to identify adult tents
A camera for a scavenger hunt (not required but it's fun)
Leather work gloves for the fire (adults only)
A vinyl tablecloth for food prepUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-18595960699881405362012-06-22T07:22:00.000-04:002013-06-11T14:06:11.459-04:00Car, Home and Trail TipsInteresting website with tips for your car, home and on the trail http://www.survivalcommonsense.com/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-12247666913652744172012-05-03T07:25:00.002-04:002024-02-12T07:35:47.621-05:00CharclothHow to Make Your Own Charcloth (tinder) http://www.survivalcommonsense.com/2010/01/13/how-to-make-charclothfeed/
and other survival tips for car, home and on the trail.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-60897348626496463862012-04-14T14:42:00.001-04:002013-06-11T14:06:48.486-04:00Just a few of my favorite thingssunshine
flowers
cool breeze
birds singing
a blue skyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-71174083396137970472011-11-18T06:29:00.001-05:002012-10-24T06:14:41.252-04:00Silent HikeSilent Hike: The purpose
of this hike is to listen. This is hard for some girls (and adults!) who
like to giggle!!! Try it late at night or early in the morning when the
surroundings are strange & mysterious.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-42272004377983657442011-11-18T06:27:00.003-05:002012-10-24T06:15:07.366-04:00Rhyming HikeRhyming Hike: The
first person sees something -anything- and calls it out, "I see an ant." Somebody replies with a rhyme, "It's sitting on a Plant," and then names
a new object. "I see a..."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-30798660821662116972011-11-18T06:26:00.001-05:002012-10-24T06:15:25.828-04:00Rainbow HikeRainbow Hike: Have
an envelope containing different colored squares of construction paper,
one for each girl (not just browns and greens, have some yellows, a
purple, etc). Have the girls find something in nature the same color as
each one of the squares.
Alternative I: hand out crayons.
Alternative II: prior to the hike, mark a trail with objects the color
of a rainbow. Fun on a rainy day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-49139961891630408082011-11-18T06:24:00.001-05:002012-10-24T06:16:21.173-04:00Observation BingoObservation Bingo: Make
up a Bingo card with 2, 3, or 4 squares across and the same number down
(the younger the girls, the less number of squares). Enter things to
look for on the hike such as: stream, animal tracks, erosion, berries,
wildflower, trash, pine cone, poison ivy, moss, pine tree; things likely
to be seen on your hike. When someone sees an object, they mark it off
on their cardUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-59056322733876292082011-11-18T06:23:00.001-05:002012-10-24T06:16:45.394-04:00Alphabet HikeAlphabet Hike: Find object that names begin with the letters of the alphabet. Beginning with A and ending with Z.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659980947303821579.post-73669839897462266582011-11-13T22:17:00.001-05:002013-06-11T14:07:14.410-04:00Cabin in the WoodsAll I need is a Cabin in the Woods... and a whole lot more!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0