4 activities to teach kids about the environment recyclable materials. A quick online search will provide plenty of inspiration. 4. Exploring. Children can learn a lot simply by getting close to nature on a hike or bike ride. Alternatively, you can visit a local farm, botanical garden or wildlife refuge. Many places also offer virtual tours. Regardless of which activity you do, make sure to use the opportunity to start a conversation with your kids. Depending on their age, you can talk about how the environment affects their lives, why it’s important to respect nature and the ways they can help protect the planet. Do you want to teach your children about the importance of protecting the planet? Here are four fun activities you can do as a family. 1. Gardening. Whether you grow herbs on a windowsill or plant a vegetable garden in your backyard, this is a hands-on way for children to learn about responsibility and how food grows. 2.Planting a tree. Once it’s in the ground, encourage your kids to observe how their tree changes with the seasons and provides a home for animals. They can even give it a name. 3. Crafting. Challenge your kids to make art out of cardboard boxes, bottle caps, plastic bottles, toilet paper rolls and other MARK YOUR CALENDAR! On April 22, celebrate Earth Day as a family by coming up with ways you can be more eco-friendly at home and in your daily lives. 4 activities to teach kids about the environment recyclable materials. A quick online search will provide plenty of inspiration. 4. Exploring. Children can learn a lot simply by getting close to nature on a hike or bike ride. Alternatively, you can visit a local farm, botanical garden or wildlife refuge. Many places also offer virtual tours. Regardless of which activity you do, make sure to use the opportunity to start a conversation with your kids. Depending on their age, you can talk about how the environment affects their lives, why it’s important to respect nature and the ways they can help protect the planet. Do you want to teach your children about the importance of protecting the planet? Here are four fun activities you can do as a family. 1. Gardening. Whether you grow herbs on a windowsill or plant a vegetable garden in your backyard, this is a hands-on way for children to learn about responsibility and how food grows. 2.Planting a tree. Once it’s in the ground, encourage your kids to observe how their tree changes with the seasons and provides a home for animals. They can even give it a name. 3. Crafting. Challenge your kids to make art out of cardboard boxes, bottle caps, plastic bottles, toilet paper rolls and other MARK YOUR CALENDAR! On April 22, celebrate Earth Day as a family by coming up with ways you can be more eco-friendly at home and in your daily lives.
Hip Pocket drew a crowd of about 400 people to Ice Age Park when they performed in 2025, the band will return in 2026 to close the Friends of Rib Lake Music in the Park series with a concert scheduled for August 29. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Beginning on January 19, those entering the Taylor County Courthouse will need to go through a security checkpoint and screening. Bags and people will be scanned for weapons and other prohibited items. The intent is to improve security for those working at and visiting the courthouse. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
At the January 8 annual meeting held at The Chamber office, Medford Area Development Foundation assistant director Billie Hartwig gave an update on the organization’s activities over the past year. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
The board of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Taylor County gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 14, where they heard about a slight hiccup in meals that made their way to Rib Lake last week. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
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