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I spy & hear... so many birds

This week we heard many birds singing. Here are a few that you can easily identify.

Blog, nature connection, springNT MortonMarch 27, 2025wild child, Wild Child I Spy, birds, outdoor play, Spring

WILD CHILD: When I explore I Spy Skunk Cabbage

WILD CHILD: When I explore I Spy Skunk Cabbage

Have you ever wished you knew just a little more about the plant and animal life you see when you head outside? Try to spot one new plant or animal sign each week. This week we spotted Skunk Cabbage

Blog, Wild ChildNT MortonMarch 20, 2025environmental stewardship, forest, grow, learn, life, nature, ontario, plant, play, spring, tdfef, wild child, trails, Wild Child I Spy

Mastering Mud, Enjoying Spring

Tandy shares her top tips for making the muddy spring adventures more fun and easier to clean up.

Blog, spring, Wild ChildNT MortonMarch 13, 2025mud, spring, messy, clean-up

Spring Awakening: How Animals Prepare for the End of Winter

Spring Awakening: How Animals Prepare for the End of Winter

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseFebruary 25, 2025birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Spring Blooms in Ontario: A Guide to Seasonal Flowers

Spring Blooms in Ontario: A Guide to Seasonal Flowers

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseFebruary 18, 2025birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Shining a Light on Vitamin D: The Winter Wellness Essential

Shining a Light on Vitamin D: The Winter Wellness Essential

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseFebruary 9, 2025birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Winter Sleepers: How Animals Hibernate to Survive the Cold

Winter Sleepers: How Animals Hibernate to Survive the Cold

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseFebruary 3, 2025birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Snow Sledding: Safety, Fun, and Excitement for Kids

Snow Sledding: Safety, Fun, and Excitement for Kids

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseJanuary 27, 2025birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

The Benefits of Outdoor Winter Play for Children in Canada

The Benefits of Outdoor Winter Play for Children in Canada

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseJanuary 6, 2025birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Understanding Trees: Deciduous vs. Evergreens

Understanding Trees: Deciduous vs. Evergreens

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseDecember 31, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Winter Wonders: Exploring Different Types of Snow

Winter Wonders: Exploring Different Types of Snow

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseDecember 16, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

The Magic of Snowflakes: Unraveling Their Unique Shapes

The Magic of Snowflakes: Unraveling Their Unique Shapes

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseDecember 4, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

The Secret Life of Trees: Why Some Shed Their Leaves and Others Don't

The Secret Life of Trees: Why Some Shed Their Leaves and Others Don't

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseNovember 25, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Winter Hideaways: Where Do Bugs Go When It's Cold?

Winter Hideaways: Where Do Bugs Go When It's Cold?

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseNovember 19, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Winter Birds of Ontario: Feathered Residents Braving the Cold

Winter Birds of Ontario: Feathered Residents Braving the Cold

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseNovember 12, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Getting Ready for Winter: How Squirrels Prepare for the Cold

Getting Ready for Winter: How Squirrels Prepare for the Cold

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseNovember 5, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

From Tree to Table: The Journey of Maple Syrup

From Tree to Table: The Journey of Maple Syrup

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseOctober 15, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Leaves of Learning: Exploring Different Leaf Shapes

Leaves of Learning: Exploring Different Leaf Shapes

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseOctober 7, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

Sensational Salamanders: Discovering These Amazing Amphibians

Sensational Salamanders: Discovering These Amazing Amphibians

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseSeptember 30, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter

DIY: Eco-Friendly Bird Feeders for Kids

Blog, science, Wild Child, winterHolly LaroseSeptember 23, 2024birds, great backyard bird count, birds canada, wiuld child, outdoor play, bird identification, winter