Born to be wild: 15 outdoor activities for the family

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April 14, 2008
DAWN SAGARIO
REGISTER STAFF WRITER

Even though it may not feel like it, spring is technically here.

But officials with the Polk County Health Department and Polk County
Conservation are concerned that many kids will stay in front of the
TV.

Check out 15 ideas to get the whole family outside:

1. Go on a treasure hunt
2. Look skyward
3. Hit the trail
4. Set up a bird feeder
5. Cast your line
6. Celebrate Earth Day
7. Take supper outside
8. Organize a cleanup
9. Help wildlife in [your] County
10. Plant it
11. Start a collection
12. Start a critter album
13. Check out a 'Park Pack'
14. Let your children help you build a rain garden
15. Search for wildflowers or morel mushrooms

[excerpted; the full article contains a short discussion of each item]