May 26, 2010 in Conservation, Education by Ben Murphy
Think kids should be getting more time outdoors and learning the values of conservation? Well, than this interesting project promoting Environmental Education in K-12 is right up your alley. If you like the idea than lend your support by signing the petition!
“Getting hands-on environmental education back in America’s classrooms is an important part of making sure our kids will be ready to take on the complicated environmental challenges that face our communities, our nation and our planet.”
more: Action Center – No Child Left Inside Act
Tags: action center, advocacy, H.R. 2054/S. 866, kids outdoors, national wildlife federation, no child left inside act, nwf, speak up
May 25, 2010 in Camping, Canoe Camping, Canoeing, Resources by Ben Murphy
My wife, kids and I joined another family we’re friends with last year and went canoe camping up in the Adirondacks. We’re going again this year – 4 adults with 6 kids under the age of 8… Yeah, we’re a bit crazy.
Anyway, our outfitter - RAQUETTE RIVER OUTFITTERS - hooked us up with a Bell Canoe Works ‘Northshore’ and I figured I’d post a pic here. It’s as beautiful in the water as it looks in the picture. Kevlar construction, durable, light as a feather (our 21 foot canoe weighed about 40 pounds), turns on a dime!
So, if you have $4k to drop on a family canoe? This would be my hearty reccomendation! And if you have another $4k to drop on a canoe for my family than be sure to leave a comment… 
more: BELL CANOE WORKS
Tags: adirondacks, bell canoe works, bog river flow, canoe, Canoe Camping, canoes, family, high peaks, new york, northshore, ny, raquette river outfitters, raquetteriveroutfitters, tupper lake
May 25, 2010 in Conservation, Education, Outdoor Fun, Resources by Ben Murphy
More cool stuff from the folks at the National Wildlife Fund. This time it’s their BE OUT THERE project! It’s an initiative to get kids outdoors…
“Some say it takes a village to raise a child. We say: it takes a backyard, a playground, a park. Studies show outdoor time helps children grow lean and strong, enhances imaginations and attention spans, decreases aggression, and boosts classroom performance. In addition, children who spend time in nature regularly are shown to become better stewards of the environment.”
via: BE OUT THERE PROJECT
Tags: be out there project, national wildlife federation, nwf
May 24, 2010 in Camping, Conservation, Education by Ben Murphy
Really awesome project from the National Wildlife Federation – The Great American Backyard Campout! Click the link below to learn how you can participate!
via: GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT – Saturday, June 26th
Tags: advocacy, be out there, campaigns, Camping, Education, getting involved, great american backyard campout, national wildlife federation, nwf, outreach, projects
May 24, 2010 in Hiking, Outdoor Sports by Ben Murphy
For all you Northwesters out there, nice little piece in The Seattle Times about great summer hikes for your kids around Western Washington state. Check it out!
via: THE SEATTLE TIMES – Try These Great Summer Hikes With Your Kids
Tags: hikes, hiking, kids, northwest, seattle, summer, wa, washington, washington state
