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Nature Net News Flash Summer 2011

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Dear Parents, We hope you've been having a fun and safe summer full of nature adventures. In case you're running out of ways to keep your kids occupied this summer, never fear - Nature Net News Flash is here! With fun activities, programs and events, you can keep the outdoor fun going all summer long. Enjoy!  Nature Passport: Nature Passport is an at-your-leisure program geared toward family learning and discovery at over a dozen nature centers and museums throughout the area. Available free online , at Nature Net sites, and throughout the community, Nature Passport leads young explorers on adventures in the wild. Use the clues offered by Ringo Raccoon to get movin', find area mysteries and other exciting bits of nature.   Pick up your free Passports at any Nature Net site or order online . Don't forget your friends and neighbors -- get Passports for everyone! Summer History Break: Take a break and learn some history at ...

March Nature Net News - Water Works!

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View the original newsletter here.   Nature Net News Your Source for Tips and Tricks for Exploring Nature with Your Kids  "We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one." -Jacques Cousteau  Dear Reader, This issue of Nature Net News is dedicated to the wonders of the water cycle--one of nature's recycling factories. From collection to condensation, this cycle is part of the natural wonder of this world that keeps us going! So sit back with a tall glass of water and get ready to learn about the timeless journey of this precious resource. Enjoy! Kathe, Sarah & Brenna The Folks at Nature Net Did You Know... There is no such thing as "new" water. All the water that ever existed on Earth still exists today and moves around the planet in an ongoing cycle. That means that the water you drink today could have been sipped by dinosaurs or dodo birds. It also means that the water around now is all we have, and it needs to be taken care of! What to Do...