Kish Kids Outside Blog

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Meet our Treasurer, Katie

Katie Drum grew up creek-walking and exploring local urban forests, while also spending summers with family in the Northwoods of...

April is Citizen Science Month

Learn about why citizen science is important and what is iNaturalist.

Embrace the Untamed: Where the Wild Things Are

Spring has sprung, and Kish Kids Outside is thrilled to share the exciting lineup of outdoor and conservation events taking place in the...

💐Spring Bucket List 2024

Your spring bucket list is full of dates, events, and ways to get outside.

Spring: A Season of Perspective

What’s in a name? That which we call Spring by any other name would smell as sweet. Ecological ☘️? Meteorological 🌌? Astronomical or...

Embrace Midwinter

We are past the point of midwinter here in Northern Illinois and getting a taste of early Spring! I have garlic popping up that my son...

Winter is Fun!

Winter activities are great for all ages. The thing to remember is to wear the right gear and prepare by fueling your body with healthy...

April is a Promise

"April is a promise that May is bound to keep." ―Hal Borland Spring in the Midwest can sometimes seem like the least promising of all...

Awakening with the Spring

Setting an intention for connecting with the spring with activity suggestions and resources.