The Lynx is a medium-sized cat that lives in the forest and the snow. They can be found in the northernmost United States & Canada, Europe, and Asia. They like it cold. Their thick coat of fur keeps them warm in these colder climates. Their widespread paws act like little snowshoes. You can identify a […]

Ice Skating is one of the most fun winter activities you can do. Wait until the water freezes, strap on a pair of skates and go! You can do all sorts of activities on the ice, skate fast (speed skating), dance on the ice (figure skating), and knock the puck around (hockey). But mostly what […]

Mushrooms are the funnest fungus in the forest. There are fourteen THOUSAND species of mushrooms out there. Some are edible, some are not, so be careful and make sure you know your mushrooms if you ever try to eat a wild one. Did you know that mushrooms breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide… […]

Milkshakes are a fun and delicious treat. Sweet ice cream, chocolate, fruit, even caramel. What’s not to love?  They’re so great, families plant entire outings around them. You could go on a date to get one. When you win the baseball game, where do you go? To get ice cream. If you love milkshakes, why […]

Skateboarding is fun, cool, and quite challenging. It takes a lot of practice to skateboard down the street and so much more to do even the simplest of tricks. It’s also a lot of fun to practice. Skateboarding started in the ’50s as a way to surf on land. Everyone was doin’ it by the […]

Chickadees are adorable little birds measuring about 5 inches long and weight less than half an ounce. They can be found near the edge of the forest in the United States and Canada. They can handle cold weather with the right nest, so there’s no need for them to migrate. If you’re interested in Chickadee […]

Beans are a delicious and nutritious food in the legume family. They have protein and fiber, potassium, and complex carbohydrates. They’re also low in fat sodium and cholesterol. There are a huge variety of beans, over 40,000 types in fact. So if you don’t like one, you’re sure to like another. To name just a […]

Rock climbing is a fun and challenging sport where you climb a mountainside or rock wall. The goal… to reach the top. People have been climbing mountains for centuries. It started in ancient times, but it wasn’t until 1987 that the first gym with a rock wall was opened. Rock climbing was finally declared an […]

Corn is extremely popular in the United States. It’s the number 1 grown field crop on farms. Corn is a healthy food, that’s high in fiber, B vitamins and is packed with minerals. But did you know that we use corn for so many other things, like fuel. If you’re interested in all the ways […]

Peaches are fuzzy, sweet, and delicious to eat. They are stone fruit, which means there is a pit or stone in the middle. They’re a favorite summer fruit that is healthy and nutritious, with tons of vitamin C. Peaches range in color from yellow to orange and every shade of peach in between. Use your […]