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Holly A. Hunter
  • Cave Creek, AZ
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Holly A. Hunter replied to Jeanine Silversmith's discussion First Steps: How (and why) I Started a Family Nature Club in the group C&NN Natural Families Network
"Wonderful article!  Thanks for sharing.  I'm really curious about the RIFIN app that was created for your club.  Was this something that was very difficult to do or do you just need the right talent?  I'm also curious…"
Aug 21, 2012
Stephanie Trementozzi commented on Holly A. Hunter's blog post "Nature-Underprivileged" Youth
"I couldn't agree with you more.  Children need to learn to be creative in their outdoor play.  My kids played  all kinds of make believe games and played outside in our yard and in the neighborhood with the other kids. …"
Nov 7, 2011
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Muscle memory of the mind...

Muscle memory of the mind...I was having a discussion with a pregnant friend the other day and she was commenting on how much bigger she looked this time around. She said her doctor told her that just like "muscle memory" her body has "pregnancy memory". Since the muscles have already been stretched…See More
Nov 5, 2011
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Kathy Parra left a comment for Holly A. Hunter
"Hi Holly, Thank you for the Friendship on C&NN.. I see you are in AZ, I am in Mesa, we are a bit of a distance, but it would be nice to connect sometime..."
Oct 30, 2011
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"Nature-Underprivileged" Youth

I had an interesting conversation recently around the idea of the "underprivileged" or the "underserved."  This typically refers to those that have fewer resources available to them.  Less money, less formal education, fewer opportunities, etc. But, when it comes to children and Nature Deficit Disorder I think that many financially privileged children will fall into the "underprivileged" category primarily because they are over-scheduled by their parents thus not allowing them enough…See More
Oct 26, 2011
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Bugs! Just one more way to connect with my kids in nature...

Over the past few years I've worked hard to overcome my fear of bugs.  Not that I was deathly afraid or anything, but I'll admit that they really creeped me out.  But, as I mentioned in an earlier blog post, my son Jack is extremely interested in bugs and seems to have a real knack for finding the coolest most colorful ones around.  …See More
Oct 25, 2011
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"Holly, Your muscle memory post was awesome.  Those of us who share those same experiences in childhood (me in Sacramento, California) can totally relate.  So glad we were able to meet in San Diego.  Thanks so much for your work with…"
Oct 25, 2011
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Muscle memory of the mind...

Muscle memory of the mind...I was having a discussion with a pregnant friend the other day and she was commenting on how much bigger she looked this time around. She said her doctor told her that just like "muscle memory" her body has "pregnancy memory". Since the muscles have already been stretched…See More
Oct 20, 2011
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Holly A. Hunter commented on Holly A. Hunter's blog post Through the eyes of a child
"Kathy, I just realized that you live in Mesa, AZ!  I'm in Cave Creek.  Maybe sometime you can make it out to one of our hikes or get togethers for my family nature club, The Active AZ Families.  We have such a wonderful time and…"
Oct 18, 2011
Holly A. Hunter commented on Holly A. Hunter's blog post Through the eyes of a child
"Thanks Kathy!  It's funny how you actually refer more than once to seeing things "through the eyes of a child." Yes, your book seems to perfectly fit what I'm talking about! On a side note, when Jack was in 1st grade I had…"
Oct 18, 2011
Kathy Parra commented on Holly A. Hunter's blog post Through the eyes of a child
"Hi again Holly,   My latest share of Love is the Color of a Rainbow might service better in how this blog relates to what I was sharing! have a look see...   http://www.hipmum.com/2011/10/love-is-the-color-of-a-rainbow/"
Oct 18, 2011
Kathy Parra commented on Holly A. Hunter's blog post Through the eyes of a child
"Holly,   I feel you might like my new children's nature book! it very much resonates to what you share!....   www.kathyparra.com"
Oct 18, 2011
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Half Dome Family Portrait

"We did NOT actually climb up to Half Dome.  This photo was taken at Glacier Point.  The kids were so young here...5 and 8 I think.  This was a totally cool rock that jutted out over a walkway below...was a little high but not too bad.…"
Oct 16, 2011
Marilyn Wyzga commented on Holly A. Hunter's photo
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Half Dome Family Portrait

"I love the angle on this shot!  Did you hike the whole canyon rim and eventually get to climb up Half Dome?  We were up there a few years ago and what a memorable hike.  Must be something for your two kids!"
Oct 14, 2011
Stefan Anderson commented on Holly A. Hunter's photo
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Half Dome Family Portrait

"Fantastic!"
Oct 8, 2011
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Bugs! Just one more way to connect with my kids in nature...

Over the past few years I've worked hard to overcome my fear of bugs.  Not that I was deathly afraid or anything, but I'll admit that they really creeped me out.  But, as I mentioned in an earlier blog post, my son Jack is extremely interested in bugs and seems to have a real knack for finding the coolest most colorful ones around.  …

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Posted on October 25, 2011 at 3:22pm

Muscle memory of the mind...

Muscle memory of the mind...



I was having a discussion with a pregnant friend the other day and she…
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Posted on October 20, 2011 at 11:30am

Take the kids camping, but leave the toys behind!

Ladder Toss, cornhole, paddle ball, croquet, badmitten, bocce ball, Frisbee, horseshoes, ring toss, wiffle ball.  These are just a few of the many outdoor games you'll find at your local sporting goods store.  I admit I have more than a few of them. But recently I've started leaving them behind when we go camping.…

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Posted on October 3, 2011 at 3:30pm

Through the eyes of a child

As I was hiking this weekend a small caterpillar crawling on the ground near my feet caught my eye.  I immediately stopped to observe and said out loud "Thanks Jack!"  I was referring to my 8 year old son Jack who's constantly discovering tiny little creatures right at his feet.  When he makes these…

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Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:31am — 4 Comments

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At 2:19pm on October 30, 2011, Kathy Parra said…
Hi Holly, Thank you for the Friendship on C&NN.. I see you are in AZ, I am in Mesa, we are a bit of a distance, but it would be nice to connect sometime...
At 1:31pm on October 25, 2011, John Thielbahr said…

Holly,

Your muscle memory post was awesome.  Those of us who share those same experiences in childhood (me in Sacramento, California) can totally relate.  So glad we were able to meet in San Diego.  Thanks so much for your work with kids and for sharing your thoughts on C&NN Connect.  Hope our paths cross again soon.  All the best,  John

At 11:43am on September 30, 2011, Ron Swaisgood said…
That's a great idea! Just let us know if you're heading out our way. We love AZ too so perhaps we can meet there sometime.
At 10:54am on September 30, 2011, Ron Swaisgood said…

Hi Holly,

 

Welcome! It was great meeting you at the Gathering. Wish we had had more time to talk, but at least you and Janice got to talk. We can continue to swap stories and share experiences and figure out how best to make these clubs work, together.

At 7:42am on August 17, 2010, Suz Lipman said…
Hi Holly! Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you found us and are already involved with a nature family club. Your pictures are terrific. I'm sure you'll want to connect with the folks in our Nature Club for Families group, among others. I hope you make yourself at home and find the forum a rich source of resources and camaraderie.
 
 
 

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