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1-2-3 Brain Break: Take a Nature Walk

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Library Staff in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs

“We should not think of a child’s experience in nature as an extracurricular activity,” says Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-deficit Disorder. “It should be thought of as vital to children’s health and development.” Supplies needed: Yourself A grownup Walking shoes Backpack or small pack – fill […]

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Outdoor Stillness Spot – Gnome Zone Weeklong Challenge

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Katie Auman in Book Recommendations, Library Blog, Library Programs

Did you know that there’s a correlation between exposure to nature and lower levels of stress and anxiety? This week’s Gnome Zone Challenge helps you increase awareness of your natural surroundings and inspires imagination and creativity. Supplies needed: Yourself A place to sit, outside Optional: A journal and pens, pencils, markers or crayons Here’s what […]

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Nature Walk Names: Gnome Zone Weeklong Challenge

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Jennifer Zachman in Library Blog, Library Programs

Welcome to this week’s Gnome Zone Challenge. Below you’ll find all the information and instructions you need to complete the challenge and to extend it for younger or older kids. You have a full week to complete it before the next week-long challenge begins. Good luck and have fun! The Challenge: Nature Walk Names Supplies […]

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Playing Outside in 2017

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Katie Auman in Library Blog, Library Programs

Guest post by Brian Cooke Back in January I asked my fourth-grade daughter if she and her classmates had discussed New Year’s resolutions for 2017. She replied that one of her classmates had resolved to play outside more often. “That’s my New Year’s resolution too,” I told her with a smile, although I hadn’t really thought […]

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A trip to Red Rocks

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Library Staff in Library Blog, Local Happenings
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Red Rocks is one of the Seven Wonders of Colorado. Actually, it was once listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver lies a natural amphitheater every rock star wants to perform at. When Ed Sheeran performed there for the first […]

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