Tinkergarten- Peoria Area

💦It might be a little cool this morning but it's looking to warm up really soon! You might be looking for a place for you and the kiddos to cool off for the day. Here's your round-up of Peoria area splash pads!💦

*As always, you’ll want to verify that a spalsh pad is open/in working condition on the day you go. They sometimes shut down for repairs, etc.

*Please let us know if you enjoy any other splash pads and we can add them to the list!

Stay cool this summer 😎

Don't commit the 🐦cardinal 🐦 sin of not participating in this weekend's Great Backyard Bird Count.

Participating in citizen science is a great way to not only enjoy the nature all around you, but also help the very birds you are observing. You only need to commit 15 minutes of counting all the birds you see in your backyard, at your feeder, in a local park, or at a national wildlife refuge.

All the details on how to participate can be found in our Great Backyard Bird Count blog: http://ow.ly/oqwF50HYS04

Photo: Northern cardinal by N. Lewis/NPS

You have probably seen those magical images of crystalized bubbles floating around online during deep winter freezes. Blowing bubbles may sound easy, but creating frozen bubbles can be a tricky technique.
We tried several recipes for various bubble solutions, tested a few different methods of blowing bubbles, and experimented at various temperatures. Most of our efforts left us full of frustration and disappointment.

However, after a lot of practice and discovering the perfect recipe, we were thrilled to finally master the creation of these delicate frozen orbs. ❄️

https://runwildmychild.com/frozen-bubbles

Free Outdoor Advent Calendar — 1000 Hours Outside The busier we get, the more we need nature. During a season that is notoriously stress-filled, purposefully adding nature elements to our daily routines will help our health and our moods. This year we have TWO versions - one for warmer weather and one for cooler weather. Mix and match the activiti

Fall will be here before we know it!!

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“My daughter was out looking for a photo of ‘nature’ for her photography class. We went down to the fairgrounds to maybe get a picture of a lake or some ducks. After taking lots of pictures and on our way back to the car she found a true hidden secret of nature, something my Grandpa showed me when I was little, and I showed my kids, and I am sure they will show their children. She found a Cottonwood tree with dry twigs underneath. If you break a dry Cottonwood twig at it’s rings, you will find a star inside. I remember spending hours collecting Cottonwood sticks and breaking them. 💜 I think she found a beautiful picture to represent nature.”
Photo by AveryK

School may be starting soon but there’s still plenty of time to get in some great quality outdoor time!

It’s time for August outdoor play adventures! Fill the waning days of summer with some of our favorite play moments and DIY ideas that’ll keep kids learning, all while savoring all the sweetness summer has to offer. Download our free activities calendar now: https://tkgtn.com/3PGlOyp

Inside our free activities calendar, you’ll find:

☀️ Ways to soak up extra family time outdoors before the school year begins.
🐾 Fun ways to learn about, pretend, and connect with creatures.
❤️ Kid-favorite activities to help mark special days like Watermelon, World Elephant and Orangutan Days.
🌙 Easy ways to connect kids with August’s moon cycle.
…and more!

Get your free copy now and send this to a friend: https://tkgtn.com/3PGlOyp