The Wildlifer Challenge

The Whee has embarked on the Kansas Wildlifer Challenge for kids.  This is a great program that encourages all levels of outdoor participation.

So far she has completed five of the fifteen challenges (actually, she's probably done more than just five, but you have to provide pictures as proof, and for some reason there's no photos of some of her activities.  Stolen by elves, I imagine). 

Each challenge gives you an overview of the challenge, the specific task to complete, safety tips, and suggestions for places in Kansas to complete the challenges. Here's her progress to date:

The Boat Challenge 

She's completed this one several times over; this particular time was the 'on-the-water' easter egg hunt.  Note the competetive intensity.

Climb a tree. 

Are you kidding me?  When is she not in a tree?  Or on top of the garage?  According to her, she thinks better when she's high up.

Take a hike! 

I loved this one, because the places to go link gave us lots of new ideas for trails and waterways to try out.

Swim in a lake.

OK- she's here more than she's up a tree.  She'd be here all day every day if I'd let her.

Take a picture of something outdoors. This was actually one of the tougher challenges. She's my favorite photo subject, and most of her subjects are her cats and cousins, all of which are indoor creatures.

This assignment encouraged me as a mother.  Looking at our pictures I realized my child is getting outside a lot.  She is getting exercise.  She is participating in a variety of activities and learning many new skills.  We are doing things as a family.  What more could Mother Nature ask for?
Not a thing.

Happy Trails, and may your adventures bring you new challenges!