“Bees Bees”
Monday, 10 July 2017
I recently took up beekeeping for the first time…I received my package of bees and installed them in their new hive and started observing them daily. The energy of the hive is amazing to watch, so many individuals but all working together as part of a colony. It is a bit like Camp Kaniksu our
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Bird Sitting with Kindergartners
Friday, 16 June 2017
Kindergartners are like earthworms, minnows, bumble bees, puppies… take your pick. By KLT Outdoor Educator Dave Kretzschmar They are little bundles of infinite energy and curiosity, squiggling and moving, laughing and talking. Rather than try and fight against this energy, a losing battle in my estimation, I try to harness and channel it. If I
Baby Animals are Better off When Left Alone
Tuesday, 06 June 2017
By Mike Demick, Conservation Information Supervisor Idaho Department of Fish and Game Monday, May 8, 2017 – 11:09 AM MDT Each spring a myriad of baby birds, ducklings, goslings, squirrels, fawn mule deer, calf elk, baby raccoons, and baby rabbits are taken from the outdoors and brought to Fish and Game. The unfortunate part of
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Walking Adages
Monday, 15 May 2017
We have had a few days of sunshine and warm weather which made it possible to go outside and work on cleaning the flower beds and mowing the lawn. I take Portia, my 160 pound Newfoundland, outside with me, because she likes to supervise and spend time outdoors with her mom. While working, Portia and
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The Snow is Gone…and so are My Excuses
Monday, 24 April 2017
I can’t believe all of our snow melted so quickly… and with it, all my excuses are gone! I can’t walk because it is too icy. I can’t walk because there is too much snow. I can’t walk because it is too cold. All my excuses disappeared with the snow. It has been a bit
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Climbing Trees
Thursday, 16 March 2017
I read a story written by a teenager, let’s call him John. His life was troubled. In his words, he was “trapped deep within the frightening jungle of the New Jersey suburbs”. Computers were slowly draining him of energy and passion. “I was numb, and I didn’t care that I was failing high school, and
Nature has a Profound Impact on our Brains and our Behavior
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
I’ve been an avid hiker my whole life. From the time I first strapped on a backpack and headed into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, I was hooked on the experience, loving the way being in nature cleared my mind and helped me to feel more grounded and peaceful. But, even though I’ve always believed that
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Outside Adventures with Dave
Thursday, 09 February 2017
Feb. 3rd, 2017 Outdoor education with the Clark Fork High School: In the Panhandle of North Idaho, we see blizzards as an opportunity instead of a hindrance. The outdoor education class at Clark Fork High goes out every Friday in search of learning, fun, and connection with nature. KLT partners with the class 4-5 times a
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North American Beavers
Friday, 03 February 2017
The North American Beaver The North American Beaver (Castor Canadensis) The beaver is the largest rodent in North America. An adult usually weighs from 11-32 kg (24-72 lbs.) and her body length without the tail is around 74-90 cm (29-35 in). The beaver’s life style is semi aquatic with its thick layer of fat, large
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New Year’s Resolution in February?
Thursday, 26 January 2017
New Year’s Resolutions in February? Well, I am one of the many people who have firm resolve after New Year’s Day. For me, my annual New Year’s Resolutions include: losing weight, getting more active, and eating healthier. Sound familiar? Then, I read an article about the effectiveness of New Year’s Resolutions, and how most of
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Reflections on Nature
Monday, 16 January 2017
Jan. 9th, 2017 As I ascend the old logging road into the heart of the Pine St Woods my heart begins to warm. The snow covered road winds up the northern slope and on this day in January it is cold and winter lies heavy everywhere with a white wool blanket muffling all noise and
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