The Outdoor Campus

Snow Snow and more Snow

2009-12-29T11:00:00.000-08:00

The Outdoor Campus is covered with snow! Get outside and try a new hobby this year. Today we are snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing at our Winter Adventure Camp.

Fall is almost here

2009-08-10T13:35:00.001-07:00

This summer is flying by! We have had so much fun here at The Outdoor Campus, but there is still alot more to come. Take time to stop by and walk on our trails. They are beautiful this time of year; and they are stroller friendly!

Come see the Playscape

2009-08-10T13:33:00.001-07:00

Come out and see how far we are getting on our nature playscape!

Fall Registration

2009-08-10T13:15:00.000-07:00

Fall program booklets are now available at The Outdoor Campus. Fall Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 18th. We are beginning registration earlier this year season to allow working participants time to enroll in our classes. TOC staff will be available at 7 a.m. You can register on-line at www.outdoorcampus.org or by calling 605-362-2777.

Is Your Pup A Bark Ranger?

2009-08-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

Be a Bark Ranger this summer. Remember to keep your dog on a leash when you are walking outside. It is also important to pick up after your dog. At The Outdoor Campus you will find that we have complimentary doggie bags in stations along the trail.

Nature Playscape

2009-08-04T06:00:00.001-07:00

Summer is a great time to visit the park. Have you heard there is a park in Sioux Falls made out things found in nature, such as living willow trees? Where is this neat nature park? Well its rights here at The Outdoor Campus. Our new nature playscape is being built in our backyard. Stop out and see huts made out of living willow trees, play stages, a dry river, jumping stumps, neat rocks and a play and sound area.

Have You Kissed Our Frog?

2009-08-04T05:55:00.001-07:00

The Outdoor Campus added a new addition to our garden this year. It is green, with big eyes and bumpy skin. Do you know what we added? A frog sculpture! If you haven't seen him already, or even if you have, stop out and see our frog prince sculpture. Take you picture kissing your prince.

Nature Adventures

2009-07-13T11:58:00.001-07:00

The Nature Adventures team, Terri Lawrenz and Todd Magnuson, will bring nature to you in this fun and interactive hour-long presentation. Students will get a chance to get up-close and personal with some of South Dakota's reptiles! They will also learn about teh various mammals and reptiles found in our state. This program is a South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Caribou Production.

Age: All Ages Welcome
Class Size: 100
Date: Saturday, July 18 from 2-3 p.m.

Women's Try It Day Saturday July 18th!

2009-07-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

Hey Ladies,

The Outdoor Campus and Outdoor Women of South Dakota will be sponsoring a Women's Try It Day. This event is an event for women to get outdoors and try new activities. Each activity will be taught by our experienced stagg. There will be Dutch oven cooking, archery, paddling, fishing, shooting and geocaching.

When: Saturday July 18th from 10-2 p.m.

Bring your friends and try all the fun outdoor activities you always wanted!

State Park Stickers

2009-05-24T10:59:00.000-07:00

The Outdoor Campus will no longer be selling state park stickers on the weekends. We are very sorry for this inconvience. You can still purchase park stickers during the week from the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Stickers are still sold all week long at Scheels, Ace Hardware, WalMart and Lewis Drug. They are also available at all State Park entrances.

Summer Programs

2009-05-24T08:27:00.000-07:00

Our summer classes fill extremely fast. So, this summer TOC has decided to have two registration dates. Class registration for May and June is already open, and the classes have been filling up quickly. The next registration date, for July and August classes, will be June 16 at 8:00 a.m. You can check class availability and register for class on our Web site at http://www.outdoorcampus.org/.

Just A Reminder

2009-05-24T06:28:00.000-07:00

The Outdoor Campus will be closed on Memorial Day. We will be taking this time to remember and honor the men and women who serve our country.

Congratulations Jan!

2009-05-23T07:15:00.000-07:00

The Outdoor Campus would like to take a moment to thank and congratulation Jan Osborn. Jan is the school program coordinator at The Outdoor Campus, and after many years of teaching is retiring. We will all miss Jan very much. We wish her the best of luck in her retirement!

Happy St. Patrick's Week!

2009-03-18T14:55:00.001-07:00

Here are some photos of The Outdoor Campus gang at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Sioux Falls!

2009-03-09T08:58:00.001-07:00

One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. ~ William Shakespeare

Youth Volunteer Application Open until May 21

2009-02-23T08:09:00.000-08:00

The Outdoor Campus currently has over 150 volunteers. By becoming a volunteer at The Outdoor Campus, you will experience a variety of opportunities that will increase your own and others' awareness of South Dakota's great outdoors.

We accept youth volunteer applications for summer through May 21, 2009. Youth can volunteer beginning at age 12. For more information and applications, click here.

2009-02-09T08:26:00.000-08:00

Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain. ~ Henry David Thoreau

Teachers: Professional Development Opportunities

2009-02-02T08:56:00.000-08:00

Seeds of Science: Roots of Reading
This two-day workshop will be led by Lisa Dorschner, the South Dakota State Coordinator for the Ag in the Classroom project. After years of connecting literature, science and agriculture, Lisa will lead participants through the best activities she has discovered while simultaneously highlighting the importance of South Dakota’s #1 industry. Participants will receive free teaching materials and can choose to register for one graduate or undergraduate credit from the University of Sioux Falls. The course syllabus and registration form will be available on April 1. The activities included will focus on grades K through 5.June 2 and 3, 2009 at The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls

WILD About Butterflies
Staff and volunteers from The Outdoor Campus will work with Project WILD facilitators and the Sertoma Butterfly House to offer a total experience in the care and raising of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) generally and monarch butterflies specifically. More information about this credit-option workshop will be available on May 1.August 3 and 4, 2009, The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls

Environmental Education for Grades 3-5
This credit-option videoconference course will be offered in the fall of 2009. More information will be available on September 1, 2009. Fall 2009, a distance-learning opportunity available over the Dakota Digital Network to any school district in the state

Call 362-2777 or email kay.gannon@state.sd.us for more information or to add your name to a “Contact Me” list when information is available.

Getting Social

2009-01-27T10:12:00.000-08:00

The Outdoor Campus is getting “social!”
We’ve recently joined the thousands of visitor attractions who use “social networks” to promote their businesses online. What is a social network? It’s a place online where you can learn some fast facts about a place you might want to take your family. It’s also a place where computer users gather to find old friends, get suggestions for places to eat, share photos of their family or even chat about their day.

Here is some information about the social networks we’re using to promote The Outdoor Campus.

Facebook – There are millions of Facebook users around the globe. Businesses like The Outdoor Campus have “pages” where people can go to see the latest updates, see photos of your facility, talk about your trails, suggest classes for moms with kids and more. Our Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=17722078249

Twitter – Twitter is a place where you get one sentence updates about businesses or people you “follow.” If a person follows The Outdoor Campus on Twitter, they’ll get several updates a day that might read like this: We love nature walks, snowshoeing, fishing, camping and other outdoor skills. Our new class list comes out Jan. 30. Our Twitter page is: http://twitter.com/outdoorcampus

Blog – (If you're reading this, you're already here!) Blogging is a bit like journaling, but in a very public manner. Everyone can see it if they find you online. We update our blog at least once a week with a story about something happening here. This week’s features the latest issue of Conservation Digest for Kids. Find our blog here: http://theoutdoorcampus.blogspot.com/

YouTube – Want to see some funny clips from television or home videos? You can share them on YouTube. We’ve got our commercials loaded there so anyone can check them out. Our commercials are here: http://www.youtube.com/user/Flopperbluejay

You don’t have to be “internet savvy” to check these out. Just type in the address and you’re ready to go! Check them out and “get social” with us!

New Kids Conservation Digest Magazine!

2009-01-26T09:48:00.000-08:00

Like we promised, the new kids' version of the Conservation Digest is really awesome! This issue is designed for the little ones - ages 4 to 6. There are lots of pictures, games and fun inside this issue.

For your free copy, stop by your local SD Game, Fish and Parks office or you can request free copies for your classrooms or preschools by contacting us at wildinfo@state.sd.us or call 605.773.3485.

Some Class Openings

2009-01-20T06:45:00.000-08:00

Sprouts - our preschooler and adult program

We have some openings in our M is for Mink classes on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Wednesday, Jan. 28. Call or log in to register.

We also have openings in our N is for Nightcrawler classes on Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 25. Call or log in to register.

For Adults: There are still four openings in our Deer Antler Mounting class Saturday, Feb. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call or log in to register.

Internships

2009-01-16T06:56:00.000-08:00

Interested in internships at The Outdoor Campus? We've got openings for 7 interns this summer as naturalists (educators), in public relations, as a volunteer coordinator assistant, and in our garden for a horitculture student. To learn more and apply (deadline is January 30), go here: http://bop.sd.gov/workforus/intern/catdetailsall.aspx?season=Summer%202009

Cabin Fever? Get Out of the Cabin!

2008-12-29T09:54:00.000-08:00

Cabin Fever after being inside for the holidays? Get outside! Now is a great time to try out that new camera. Put on your cross country skis and glide along the trails in Sertoma Park. Strap on those new snowshoes and explore the outdoors in the winter months.

We promise you'll see things you might not see in the warmer months. Look for tracks in the snow, squirrel nests in the top of trees and birds at the feeder that are only here in the winter.

You'll love it. We promise.

Hey, Hannah!

2008-12-22T05:53:00.000-08:00

One of our co-workers, Greg, is in the Twin Cities this week with his family. His daughter, Hannah, is having some very serious surgery and we want them to know we're thinking about them. Please keep Hannah in your thoughts and prayers as she goes through a second surgery today.

Hannah and her family modeled for us for an upcoming article about animal sign language. It will appear in the next Conservation Digest for Kids! Watch your mailbox if you're a subscriber. If you're not, you can pick one up in person at The Outdoor Campus. We'll let you know when they arrive.

Happy Holidays

2008-12-15T07:41:00.000-08:00

Happy holidays to you from your friends at The Outdoor Campus. Yes, we're a crazy bunch of folks here, but we all love the great outdoors! Give your kids the greatest gift this season - play outside! Build a snow fort, go snowshoeing or try cross country skiing or ice fishing. Begin you own outdoor family traditions and help preserve our outdoor heritage in South Dakota.

Conservation Digest Magazine for Kids

2008-12-05T06:26:00.001-08:00

For the last three years The Outdoor Campus has produced a kid version of the SD Game, Fish and Parks magazine, Conservation Digest. In fact, our first issue won a national awards for magazines! We're now three years down the road with three great issues under our belts.

This year we're trying something a little different. We're making TWO kid issues! The first one, scheduled to come out in January, is aimed at 5 year olds. We're affectionately calling it the "Critter Issue," because everything in it is about South Dakota animals. We've got an animal matching game, a pull-out poster, sign language for different critters, answers to some of those famous "why" questions, and my favorite page - a page of hunting dog puppies!

Our next issue is aimed at 11 year olds and we're pretty excited to start putting that one together as well. Know any young hunters or anglers who would like to tell their "first hunt" stories? Have them email us.

The Conservation Digest makes a great gift. A one-year subscription is only $5. For just $5 a year you get 5 issues filled with some of the greatest stories about wildlife and wildlife management, incredible photos, a gorgeous calendar, and now TWO issues of the kids magazine. Even better, you can get three years for $12. (Boy, do I sound like a TV commercial?)

Watch for information to be posted when our kids issues are available. We'll have free copies available for pick up at The Outdoor Campus. Happy holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving from The Outdoor Campus

2008-11-24T12:35:00.001-08:00

We're thankful for YOU, our visitors and volunteers! You help preseve South Dakota's rich outdoor heritage by hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, geocaching, climbing and photographing our great outdoors. So many of us grew up in the outdoors and kids today just aren't getting out as much. You help preserve our heritage every time you take a kid outdoors.

Thank you for all you do!

New Winter Class Schedule

2008-11-10T10:46:00.001-08:00

Our winter class schedule is out! See it here!

If you've got cabin fever already, the best cure is to GET OUT OF THE CABIN! Get outside and enjoy the snow. If you need a little prompting, try a snowshoeing class or learn to cross country ski this winter at The Outdoor Campus.

Photographers Welcome!

2008-10-27T07:32:00.000-07:00

Two of our regular volunteers are photographers - they come out and take some pretty incredible photos and then share them with us so we can share them with you. Thanks to Ken Starkenburg and Keith Anderson for the great shots!

Photographers are welcome here in Sertoma Park. Just this weekend at the Expo for Her I saw several photographs on display that were taken here in the park - out in our prairie grasses or with fall leaves in the background. Come out and enjoy the trails.

Halloween Hike Photos!

2008-10-20T12:24:00.001-07:00

Check out the fun we had last weekend!

Welcome our new naturalist, Jared McGovern

2008-10-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

Help us welcome our new staff naturalist, Jared McGovern. Jared is originally from Iowa, but comes to us most recently from the Pocono Environmental Education Center in Pennsylvania. He starts work on Friday, Oct. 17, the first day of our annual Halloween Hike! Yes, we're throwing him to the wolves on his first day!

Help us welcome him by sending him an email at jared.mcgovern@state.sd.us or stop by and say hello!

Hunting the State Bird

2008-10-14T07:29:00.000-07:00

South Dakota is one of a few states that hunts its state bird. What other states hunt their state bird?

To the best of our knowledge, the only other ones are:

Willow Ptarmigan - Alaska

California Valley Quail - California

Ruffed Grouse - Pennsylvania

Want to learn more neat facts about South Dakota wildlife? Have a question? Visit our Stump the Naturalist page!

Are you ready for fall?

2008-09-17T12:15:00.000-07:00

Fall is the perfect time to take a walk on the trails at The Outdoor Campus. The views are amazing!

Maps of our trails are available at the front desk. All the trails are loops and come back to the building, so there's no chance you'll get lost!

Monarch butterflies gathering in your yard?

2008-08-27T05:18:00.001-07:00

If you see groups of 100 or more monarchs in your yard in the morning or evening, please call The Outdoor Campus. We're looking for monarchs to tag to monitor migration! We'd love volunteer help as well! Call 605.362.2777 or email us. Thanks!

Additional Fall Classes at The Outdoor Campus

2008-08-26T11:38:00.000-07:00

We just added some new classes! Register at http://www.outdoorcampus.org/ or call 605.362.2777.

8-12 year olds - South Dakota Hunting Basics
It’s almost that time of year again when you see everyone in their blaze orange. Get yourself ready for the hunting season by coming to The Outdoor Campus to learn the basics of hunting deer, pheasants, ducks and geese. We will be doing some hands on learning with decoys, calls, and other hunting gear that will help you bag that monster buck or get your limit in ducks next season.
Age: 8-12 years Class size: 15
Class date: Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon

Middle School Age Programs
12 to 15 year olds! South Dakota Hunting Basics
It’s almost that time of year again when you see everyone in their blaze orange. Get yourself ready for the hunting season by coming to The Outdoor Campus to learn the basics of hunting deer, pheasants, ducks and geese. We will be doing some hands on learning with decoys, calls, and other hunting gear that will help you bag that monster buck or get your limit in ducks next season.
Age:13-17 years Class size: 15
Class date: Saturday, September 20, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Family Programs
Family Archery
Deer, turkey, bear and bull’s-eyes await your arrows on the lawn of The Outdoor Campus. This class will teach you and your family the basics of archery in a fun and safe environment. Signed waivers are required of all participants in this program. All attending family members must be registered!
Age: 10 and up, under 18 with adults Class size: 20
Class date: Sunday, Sept 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Family Paddling Class this Fall

2008-08-19T06:29:00.001-07:00

Canoeing and kayaking are great ways to spend time as a family AND see some spectacular sights. This introductory class will demonstrate basic paddling techniques and then turn you loose to paddle the pond where you’ll see fish, turtles, and bullfrogs galore. You never know what you’ll see when you’re out on the water! Wear sandals or shoes that can get wet. Signed waivers are required of all participants in this program. All attending family members must be registered! Registration opens 8 a.m., August 22. Register at www.outdoorcampus.org or call 605.362.2777.
Age: Families; Age 7 and up to canoe, and 10 and up to kayak.
Class size: 25
Class date: Saturday, September 6, 10:00-12:00 p.m. OR Thursday, October 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

New Class Schedule

2008-08-05T06:11:00.000-07:00

Our new class schedule will be out August 15 and registration opens August 22. We've got a great bunch of classes this fall including rod building, family GPS, nature story time, family fishing, outdoor cooking and more. You can get our brochure online or stop by and pick one up. See you this fall at The Outdoor Campus!

2008-07-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

We have been having so much fun this summer! But our summer classes are starting to come to an end. Our fall program booklets will be available August 15th and class registration begins on the 22nd.

Carrying the Torch

2008-07-22T12:52:00.000-07:00

China isn't the only place celebrating the Olympics this year! The Outdoor Campus is hosting its own version--the Nature Olympics. We're replacing shot put with a water balloon toss, rowing with kayaking, and the Olympic torch procession with building campfires. The games last from 8:30-12:30 p.m. on August 2nd, and the athletes must be between 8-13 years of age and be pre-registered at http://www.outdoorcampus.org/. Participants will receive a free t-shirt and water bottle to commemorate the event. So come one; come all, to help us "pass the torch" of outdoor skills.

Dog Days of Summer

2008-07-16T13:11:00.000-07:00

Here at The Outdoor Campus, we've been using models of a different breed. We've invited some canine friends to pose for pictures for our upcoming edition of Conservation Digest for Kids. Our "model line-up" has included a golden retriever, weimaraner, German shorthair, viszla, beagle, and Labrador retriever.

Play Outside Today!

2008-07-08T06:46:00.000-07:00

Go on, get outside! It's a great day in the Sioux Empire to take a walk, look around down by the river, do some crawling around on the ground. You never know what you might find!

Make a birdbath with us!

2008-07-01T14:04:00.000-07:00

NEW CLASS ADDITION! –
Rhubarb Leaf Birdbaths

Class size: 15

Class Age: recommended 12 and up

Date: July 22 OR July 23 6:30-8pm follow up class is on July 29 – 6:30-8pm

Wanting a new look for your birdbath or bird feeder or do you need a crafty gift idea? You have to check out our Rhubarb Leaf Birdbath making class. Come prepared with your own rhubarb, burdock or hosta leaves ( 2-3 leaves should be plenty). We will show you how to mold your birdbath with a little sand, concrete and elbow grease! Come back the next week, July 29, to paint and seal your master piece! It really is that easy! Call 362-2777 to register or go online http://www.outdoorcampus.org/

No Child Left Inside

2008-06-26T05:55:00.000-07:00

The purpose of Game, Fish & Parks' No Child Left Inside program is to encourage kids - and adults, too - to go outside and explore the natural world which surrounds them. There are some great year-round ideas for taking you kids outdoors on our No Child Left Inside website.

What can you do? Do whatever it takes to get your kids outside. Go for a walk even if it’s just around the outside of the house. Look for bugs. Touch the plants or trees. Notice the leaves on the ground. Feel the difference between the air and ground temperatures. Enjoy your time outdoors.

Learning to Fish

2008-06-24T05:49:00.001-07:00

Classes are well underway this summer. Check out this group of kids learning to fish with our intern, Clint. Kids have been catching trout, bass and bluegills in our little 2-acre pond out back.

Now is a great time to take a walk on our trails. The snapping turtles in the park have been busy tearing them up! They're digging holes to lay their eggs. It's been so much fun watching them and hearing about them from our visitors.

New Shed

2008-06-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

It's probably not as exciting to our blog readers as it is to us, but we have a new shed! It's out by the pond and it's going to make the naturalists' life so much better! Here's a photo!

Take a Friend Outside

2008-06-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

Stuck inside playing video games? On the computer too much? Take two steps out the front door and see what you can see. Are the birds bathing in a street puddle? Is there a spider's web near your door? Take a walk outside and enjoy the sunshine.

Wear Bug Spray!

2008-06-09T10:26:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to wear your bug spray when you are outdoors to help protect yourself from the West Nile virus.
Use insect repellents containing DEET. It has an excellent safety record when properly used.
For some great information on the West Nile virus and prevention methods visit the SD Dept. of Health Website.

More Training for the New Staff

2008-06-04T11:25:00.000-07:00

The Outdoor Campus' new staff got certified in canoe and kayak instruction this week in preparation for summer classes.

Now is a great time to walk the trails and see all the young ducklings and goslings. They're everywhere!

Adding some classes

2008-05-29T08:54:00.001-07:00

We're adding some classes to our summer programs! Check them out here: www.outdoorcampus.org.

NEW! Designing a Butterfly Garden
Wish your garden attracted as many butterflies as grasshoppers? Design your own butterfly garden! Debbie the horticulture intern will introduce you to butterfly basics, including the butterfly life cycle, SD butterflies, and how to create an inviting space for these beautiful insects. Specifically, this class will examine the textures, colors, and types of plants that are most attractive to butterflies. TOC’s own butterfly garden will serve as the backdrop of this exciting class.Age: Adults only ages 16 and up
Class size: 10
Class date: June 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

NEW! Preschool Garden Hour
Plant a passion for gardening and the outdoors in your preschooler and watch it grow! This exciting hour long class may include such fun and fascinating activities as a puppet show, seed planting, craft, and garden walk. At The Outdoor Campus, our philosophy is “If your knees aren’t green by the end of the day, you ought to seriously re-examine your life.” Start young with some green on your knees and some dirt under your fingernails!
Age: 3-4 year olds with adult partner
Class size: 15
Class date: June 24, 10 to 11 a.m.

New! Container Gardening
Buckets, bowls, barrels, and boats! Any vessel will serve for creative gardeners. For the first time at TOC, Debbie (the local horticulture heroine) will teach tips and techniques for container gardening. This class will examine the advantages and disadvantages of container gardening vs. traditional dug gardens, garden design, and plant selection. In addition, each participant will plant a container to begin their own container garden. Please bring your own medium size container, no bigger than 10" x 10". A nominal fee may be required to cover part of the cost of plants. This class is perfect for people who have limited space, time, or mobility and those who simply love to garden.
Age: Adults only ages 16 and up
Class size: 10
Class date: June 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Getting Ready for Summer Classes

2008-05-28T10:09:00.000-07:00

Our new summer staff is here and we're busy training them! Help us welcome Taryn, Rachel and Clint - new naturalists for the summer! You'll see some familiar faces as well - Nora returns as a naturalist, Kasey as our public relations intern, Lanta as the volunteer coordinator and Debbie is our horticulturist, returning to the butterfly garden!

Working for the Weekend

2008-05-22T11:57:00.000-07:00

As the extended Memorial Day weekend approaches, we figured it would be a great time to promote ourselves :) We will be open on Saturday (10am-4pm) and Sunday (1pm-4pm) and our admission is free. With the cost of a vacation going up, stay close to home and give us a visit.

TOC Tidbits:

- there are still a small number of openings for our summer classes. To see a list of classes and sign up for classes, click here

- a great way to get outside in the summer is to volunteer! for more info on volunteering at The Outdoor Campus, click here

Catch A Rainbow

2008-05-20T12:14:00.001-07:00

Outdoor Campus staff and volunteers teamed the Parks and Recreation Department of Sioux Falls to put on the 20th annual Catch a Rainbow Event. The event ran from Monday May 12 through Thursday May 15.

Catch a Rainbow allows for nursing home residents, special needs children and adults to enjoy the wonderful experience of fishing in a safe and hazard free environment.

Around 3000 rainbow trout were placed in the pool at Kuehn Park allowing the 500 participants plenty of great fish opportunities. The weather (as typical with South Dakota) was the biggest obstacle for our staff and anglers but we overcame it to enjoy some great fishing and fun!

Derek handles a whopper

Here fishy fishy........

The Launch

2008-05-19T09:12:00.000-07:00

Greetings from The Outdoor Campus. We’ve decided to join the digital age and our start our own blog. We plan to use it as a great tool to keep you informed on the happenings here, and also resource center for information on getting outdoors.

This is our first journey into the “blogesphere” and hope it will be a successful one.

Drop on by anytime you have a free minute, we plan to keep our blog updated with useful and (hopefully) entertaining posts.

But enough of reading this, get outside and enjoy the Spring weather while we still have it!