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Getting a New Perspective On Nature. (Part 1)

Mar 3, 2010

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Getting a New Perspective On Nature. (Part 1)

Mar 3, 2010

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Find a natural space in your area!

Hi everyone!Here is part of my most recent post from my blog Let's Connect With Nature!It's a little longer post with links and pictures...the entire post can be found here.Hope you enjoy! As always, comments are welcome and appreciated!*******************************************************************************************************************************There are so many beautiful parks,…See More

Feb 24, 2010

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Find a natural space in your area!

Feb 23, 2010

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Feb 19, 2010

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Trees please! Ten activities that will foster an appreciation for trees in your child.

Hi everyone!I'm re-posting this from my blog called Let's Connect With Nature !Hope you enjoy! As always, comments are welcome and appreciated!Chris*******************************************************************************************************************************Every fall I look forward to going to one of our local apple farms. Our son gets to see where apples come from…See More

Feb 18, 2010

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Chris Hettwer commented on Robyn Bjornsson's event Richard Louv on The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Speaker Series webcast

"What a wonderful and inspiring web cast! I hope I have the chance to see him in person some day."

Feb 16, 2010

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Why are our children spending less time in nature?

Hi everyone!I'm re-posting this from my blog called Let's Connect With Nature!Hope you enjoy! As always, comments are welcome and appreciated!Chris**********************************************************************************************************************************When I was a kid there wasn't an endless array of kids shows to watch on TV. We had some toys, but nothing compared to what many kids have today (my son included).…See More

Feb 15, 2010

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Chris Hettwer commented on Debi Huang's blog post Backyard Birdwatching

"Great post! I always enjoy the pictures in your posts. I wish something was still green in our neck of the woods. But today is calling for about 10 inches of snow (we're in SE Wisconsin). We love to bird-watch in our backyard too. We have a…"

Feb 9, 2010

Suz Lipman commented on Chris Hettwer's blog post Making a Discovery Backpack

"Hi Chris, this is so smart. Great information and very inspiring. It's always great to read about things that make it easier to get out the door and into nature."

Feb 9, 2010

Jennifer Aist commented on Chris Hettwer's blog post Making a Discovery Backpack

"Great idea!"

Feb 9, 2010

Chris Hettwer's blog post was featured

Making a Discovery Backpack

Whether it's for camping, hiking, a day at the park, or some fun in the backyard...one of my sons favorite things to do is gather up his nature discovery backpack and head outside. This is such a great way to get kids up-close with nature, and allow them (in safe ways) to come up with how they want to explore it.The contents of his discovery backpack vary depending on where we're going or what he's in the mood to do that day. But basically it contains some of the components below.•Child-sized…See More

Feb 8, 2010

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Making a Discovery Backpack

Feb 8, 2010

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John Thielbahr commented on Chris Hettwer's blog post The Wonder of Winter...8 ways you can connect with nature in winter.

"Hi Chris, I am a member of C&NN's Grassroots Leadership Team and Strategic Alliance Development Team. In that capacity, I have a wonderful view of the many faces of this movement. I wanted to connect you with a kindred spirit, Margaret…"

Feb 5, 2010

Suz Lipman commented on Chris Hettwer's blog post The Wonder of Winter...8 ways you can connect with nature in winter.

"Hi Chris! Thank you so much for posting this. Those are all spectacular ideas that are easy to do. It's so inspiring to see a list like this, with simple, concrete suggestions for enjoying nature right now. I want to do everything on it. Have…"

Feb 3, 2010

Chris Hettwer's blog post was featured

The Wonder of Winter...8 ways you can connect with nature in winter.

I'm so glad to be part of a group of people who value the nature connection as much as I do. I would like to share with you the second post from my new blog and hope you will let me know what you think of it. Thank you!**********************************************************If you're feeling like we are at this time of the year...a little cooped up...then this is the perfect time to head outside and do some exploring. Here are 8 activities you can do to stay connected to nature in the colder…See More

Feb 3, 2010

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Title or Role: Program Specialist

Organization: Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast

Bio: My passion is nature and I love to create and find activities that parents and scout leaders can do with their kids so they can be more connected with nature. My goal is to share the best of the best books, activities and web sites and break them down in an easy & quick to read way. I have a bachelors degree in Conservation and Environmental Science, am a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association for Interpretation and have attended environmental education workshops through organizations such as Project Learning Tree. I also volunteer for, and lead programs at, one of my local Girl Scout Program Centers.