All summer I've been bugging Uncle Brian to go with us to the River Trails Nature Center in Northbrook. Jonah went once before with Grammy, Papa and Daddy and ever since I've been dying to go. Finally not only did Brian come with but he took his camera along and caught some amazing shots.Most of the time we were there Jonah just took off running on the trails and spent time talking with the Hawk too. It's too bad the nature center was closed but I did get a chance to grab some brochures for work. The one that caught my eye was the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. Gives us lots to think about. It's a bill that passed this year.
All Children should have the opportunity to:
1. Discover wilderness-- prairies, dunes, forests, savannas, and wetlands
2. Camp under the stars
3. Follow a trail
4. Catch and release fish, frogs, and insects
5. Climb a tree (not sure I like that one--sounds dangerous)
6. Explore nature in neighborhoods and cities
7. Celebrate heritage
8. Plant a flower
9. Play in the mud or a stream
10. Learn to swim
Not bad Illinois. Think about that next time someone says all we are is a bunch of crooked thieves.
1 comment:
Is there any coincidence in Jonah stopping by the hawk? Wasn't that one of his name choices? =) There's also good medicine in the hawk...
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