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on the water...................................close to home................................the great outdoors

On the Water
Play in, on and under the water with barely a ripple of impact. Here's how to access these watersports which are simple, quiet, inexpensive, non-polluting and offer a healthy measure of exercise. Dive in!

Canoe

Kayak

Raft

Sail

Windsurf

Row

Dive

Eco-friendly Boating
The impact of recreational boating on aquatic ecosystems is significant. Here's how we can reduce the environmental costs of routine boat maintenance and use.

Close to Home
Environmental awareness begins at home. The following pages offer down to earth activities for families and children which stimulate interest in the natural world.
Parent/Child Activities
Give your children what they want most - your undivided attention! Teach them about the natural world through shared play, activities and ideas.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Bring wildlife to your own backyard. Encourage wildlife conservation and develop an appreciation of nature through your own window to the natural world.
Backyard River System
A river runs through it. Let your children learn the basics of natural river systems - by creating their own!
Annual Bird Count
Get to know your fine-feathered neighbors. Start an annual tradition - a fun day in the field,and a pot-luck dinner to tally results. Heighten your awareness and appreciation of the local wildlife.
Compass Treasure Hunt
Learning to use the compass, in the guise of play.
Kites
Fun, safe, inexpensive and low impact. Explore the nature of wind, and learn the basic principles of aerodynamics.

The Great Outdoors
Explore beyond the horizon....return with a passion for nature! The following pages offer information to encourage and enhance your outdoor experience.
Outdoor Education
The best thing you can do for the environment is to discover it .... then show it to others. Here's an introduction to the leading Outdoor Education facilities.

Birding
Explore the fascinating world of birds and discover their presence and purpose in our environment. Enrich your experience of nature, and share with friends and family.

Kids and Camping
Lifelong impressions are made during camping trips. Seize the opportunity to empower your child with a sense of self-sufficiency and a love of nature.
Campfire Cooking
Food seems to taste better when cooked over a campfire. Learn the basics of campfire cooking, and you won't have to rely on campstoves and canned fuel.

 

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