Regular visitors to this site know I am a cross-country ski enthusiast. Some might say a "ski nut", but let's not get carried away. You may not know that this two-dog-owner is really a cat person.

On my birthday I went for a little solo ski at Bohart Ranch Cross Country Ski Center (it's free on your birthday). While I was changing into my boots I saw a copy of Cross-Country Cat by Mary Calhoun on the bench. A cat who skis? Count me in.

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I've read a few things lately that really hit home for me. I'd like to share them with you.

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Trail report

This is one of my favorite trail games. It can be played in the woods, at the park or anywhere there is somewhere to hide.

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We do a lot of reading around here. When we aren't playing outside we like to read about people playing outside. Or about animals. Or nature, in general.

One of the newest books we've been reading is Mark the Mountain Guide by Mark Seaton.

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Sometimes wildlife can be hard to find. You’re out wandering around in the woods, yelling “here wildlife, here wildlife” and nothing comes. What’s a nature lover to do? Look for signs of wildlife.

Keep your eyes peeled to the ground (while simultaneously being aware of your surroundings) and search for animal tracks. I’ve written about tracks here if you need a refresher.

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Are you a teacher? Aren't we all? Do you like dirt? Don't we all? Then you might be interested in this online class about teaching soil science to K-6 kiddos.

A six-week online graduate course, "The Dirt on Soil Science," will help teachers engage kids in science through a substance with universal appeal: dirt.

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