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15 points	Who Am I? What Am I? 20 Questions… Take turns thinking of people, places or even objects and then having the group ask yes or no questions to figure out who or what you are. This is the perfect activity for a hike or even just sitting outside. Comments: 8 Post date: Monday, August 24, 2009 - 9:37pm
4 points	Nature, Meet My Child Have your son or daughter "meet a tree" with their eyes closed or blindfolded. Have them feel and smell the tree and tell you what they noticed. If they're nervous, you can guide them and help them touch the tree. Extend this activity by holding your child's hand an taking a walk around a park or the yard blindfolded. Look out for things that are safe but might be interesting to touch or feel. Comments: 36 Post date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 3:09am
18 points	Backyard Camp-out Staycation Spend a weekend away in your own backyard. You don't need a big place for a big adventure. All you'll need is a tent and your family to join you. Pitch the tent, bring some flashlights, ghost stories and enjoy the time away from the world and with your kids. Have the adults or older kids be prepared to tell some ghost stories in advance to add a real sense of the outdoors. Comments: 2 Post date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 8:57am
5 points	Silent Sharing Walk Take a walk outside with your kids. Suggest they look and listen for interesting things as you walk. Point out and share cool rocks, big trees, scary spiders and more without talking. Comments: 42 Post date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 12:40pm
4 points	Family Nature Club Family Nature Clubs are informal DIY grassroots clubs setup by parents, to organize outings for children to experience the wonder of nature. A simple, low cost alternative to video games and tv. The Children & Nature Network offers family nature club toolkits, advice, and web resources to help you setup a family nature club. Visit their family nature club page at: http://www.childrenandnature.org/movement/natureclubs Get out there! Any Central Texas nature clubs should post their information in this article (or in comments) to allow for parents to find you! Comments: 20 Post date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - 3:54pm
3 points	Post Your Greenspace Gems Share your secret knowledge of the parks and green spaces of Central Texas. Is there a special view or overlook you always visit at a little known park? Is there a unusual rock that makes a great picnic table at your neighborhood greenspace? Is there a wonderful trail that too few now enjoy? Here is your chance to add to the collective knowledge. Post here at the Idea Tree, where user ideas seed the growing forest of knowledge. Include a photo or even a map! Others can add their comments or your idea could spark additional inspiration from others. Comments: 0 Post date: Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 10:16am