Ohio families encouraged to take part in Explore activities to Celebrate Park and Recreation Month
COLUMBUS, OH – Beautiful summer weather is here and it’s time to be outdoors. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), through the Explore the Outdoors program, is providing parents and children with a variety of family-oriented events to help Ohioans [...]
July 9, 2009 | Posted in
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“Nature deficit disorder” is a growing concern, but a new initiative of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and others endeavors to make the problem obsolete.
Coined by Richard Louv in the book “Last Child in the Woods,” nature deficit disorder refers to the growing disconnect between people and the outdoors.
To address these concerns [...]
January 13, 2009 | Posted in
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WASHINGTON – Out with the old, in with the new—let’s get rid of those tired old New Year’s resolutions and do something different—pledge to take a kid to visit a national park!
As Director of the National Park Service, I have spoken across the country of our children being “seduced by the dark side of video [...]
December 30, 2008 | Posted in
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Students Cheer Kids Passport to Your National Parks Companion
Washington, DC- National Park Service Director Mary A. Bomar unveiled a new book designed to make national parks more meaningful to young visitors. More than 100 enthusiastic students from John Eaton Elementary School in Washington, DC joined Bomar, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and other dignitaries [...]
December 15, 2008 | Posted in
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Join the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) for a full day of family-friendly and free wildlife fun! The Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival, sponsored by the DOW and the Town of Georgetown, will be held on Saturday, November 8th. New activities and a full day of events starting at 10:00 am, promise something for everyone interested [...]
October 31, 2008 | Posted in
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RALEIGH, N.C. – A new walkway at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center is paving the way for anglers of all ages, skill levels and abilities to enjoy more fishing opportunities at the Fayetteville-based center.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is selling engraved pavers to help support aquatic programs conducted at the center, as well [...]
October 14, 2008 | Posted in
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Family fishing Waters Grant helps fund project at Lake Le-Aqua-Na SRA
LENA, ILL. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is renovating a former fish rearing pond at Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area in Stephenson County for use as a kids fishing pond available for fishing clinics and recreational fishing opportunities for families.
The pond renovation [...]
October 9, 2008 | Posted in
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Your kids can catch fish and shoot pellet guns at this year’s Utah State Fair.
The two activities are just some of the things your family can enjoy at the historic Division of Wildlife Resources building. Located on the south side of the Utah State Fairpark, the building is close to 100 years old.
The following are [...]
September 2, 2008 | Posted in
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PIERRE, S.D. – Angostura and Rocky Point Recreation Areas are hosting nature day camps for kids ages 7-12 on Aug. 20 and 21, respectively. The camps are great opportunities for kids to explore the surrounding recreation areas and focus on the outdoors. The camps run from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Angostura Recreation Area near Hot Springs [...]
August 15, 2008 | Posted in
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