By Richard Louv on April 1st, 2013 Thinking about Newtown. Chased by an unending stampede of 2,000-pound automobiles and 4,000-pound SUVs, we cocoon inside our homes. The assault continues. Unsettling, threatening images charge through the television cable and overwhelm us. Hyper-vigilance trumps mindfulness. Where do we find respite? The poet Wendell Berry offers...

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Mar 20 2013

Shannon Shuptrine, Faculty - Elementery News

• An Earth Day Event to Remember !
• A Family Multi -Tour Geocache Adventure!
• Saturday, April 20th, 2013
•  Begin the fun @ 12:30 pm in the Program Room at the Petoskey District Library. You will receive your coordinates from us and our partners at the LTBB of Odawa, the Tipp of the Mitt Watershed Council and Emmet County DPW Recycling for a walking tour geocache...

By Maureen Stine  Years ago, I caught a friend’s reaction to a challenging work assignment.  His supervisor wanted him to establish a 501(c)3 volunteer group for their civic center to enhance and support future programming.  “Man,” he groaned (the boss out of range), “I don’t have the time, and nobody’s ever shown interest in volunteering for that.”  Dismissing the...

1. Go sledding! Get a sled, make a sled out of cardboard, and just go!
2. Build a snowman. Roll some balls, big or small. Build a snowman together. Find rocks for eyes, twigs for arms, and wrap him up warm with a hat and scarf!
3. Have a snowball fight! Show the kids how to make a snowball. Have target practice. Set up something to throw at and let the kids get some practice...

Harbor Light Newspaper, Jan 9, 2013 Jessica Evans At times, the long, cold winter months can seem like a good time for kids to huddle up and stay indoors. While computers, videogames and the TV can provide a quick fix for an afternoon of boredom, disconnecting with the outdoors can have negative impacts on children. Alison Berry, co-founder of Getting Kids Outdoors...

Man Walks All Day to Create Spectacular Snow Patterns

• Posted by Katie Hosmer on February 23, 2012 at 1:30pm

Artist Simon Beck must really love the cold weather! Along the frozen lakes of Savoie, France, he spends days plodding through the snow in raquettes (snowshoes), creating these sensational patterns of snow art. Working for 5-9 hours a day, each...