Looking to unplug your kids? The National Wildlife Federation is promoting the Green Hour. All you do is spend one hour every day outside, with the kids. It's good for all of us! Click here for more information about the Green Hour. Don't forget, there's lots to do Outside at the Leila Arboretum and in the Children's Garden! Nature Deficit Disorder is a concept that parents need to learn more about in order to help kids unplug, too. Click here for more informationabout Richard Louv who initiated this phrase and movement.Or click here to learn more about the Child and Nature Network for even more help and info about Nature Deficit Disorder. And then there's No Child Left Inside! This is important legislation that can help all of us reverse the current trend that is keeping kids from growing up in nature. Learn more; knowledge is key in keeping our kids safe, healthy and happy! Click here to learn when to get your kids outside here near home!
A great big thank you to Drifters Car Club, all the volunteers, staff and car enthusiasts who helped make the First Annual Carboretum a great success! Thank you so much!
A Big Thank You to the Battle Creek Metropolitan Area Moustache Society!
Febru-hairy was a great month for Leila Arboretum! Hairy-oke and Hair Guitar at Gary Fields Comedy Club and the Cardboard Classic Sledding event were great fun!
Thank you hairy much to everyone involved!
Welcome to Anita; Our New Executive Director!
Please help us make Anita Stuever feel welcome here at the Leila Arboretum as she settles into her new job as our new Executive Director!
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