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TGVG BLOG
Get ready for adventures, discoveries, and tons of fun!
Our blog is packed with exciting stories and helpful tips for kids and their families. From exploring cool local attractions and can't-miss events to diving into the wonders of science and the amazing world of animals, there’s something for everyone! Whether you're planning your next family outing or just looking for something awesome to read, we’re here to spark curiosity and make learning feel like an adventure. Let’s explore, learn, and laugh together!
Total Lunar Eclipse March 2025: What’s That Red Moon in the Sky?
Coming up on March 14, 2025 if you stay up very late that night, you will have a chance to see the Moon turn red!
Remembering Kara Clark & Her Legacy
It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Kara Clark, the beloved creator of TGVG, after a long, brave, and unwavering battle with cancer.
Safe Kids Safety Tips: ATV & Gun Safety
Whether you are getting ready to hit the woods for deer hunting or riding some of the scenic trails Wisconsin has to offer, make ATV and gun safety part of your checklist before heading out this fall season.
Saturn Without Rings?
Of all the planets in the solar system, Saturn is the most dramatic. With its beautiful, extensive ring system, it always stands out when looking at our planetary neighbors.
Showers WITHOUT RAIN? Spotting a Meteor Shower
Meteor showers have nothing to do with rain and nothing to do with weather. A meteor shower refers to comets!
Safe Kids Fall Safety Tips: Back to School & Fire Safety
The beginning of a new school year marks a significant transition for children and adults alike to new schedules and new routines. Incorporate these tips into your family’s new routines for a safer community.
Common Nighthawks: Peent, Boom!
“Peent, peent!” Where is everybody? They said to meet at the forest lake 30 minutes before sunset. We need to catch our supper of flying insects before flocking to head south for the winter. There they are!
Building Friendships
Friendships begin to develop during childhood and are a vital piece of growing up. Here are tips for building friendships.
The Sun's Activity 2024: Loops & Spots & Prominences, OH MY!
Last month, the northern lights were visible as far south as Florida. That’s not very northern, but it’s all because of our Sun. Right now, our Sun is in an active pattern, heading toward a solar maximum sometime this year or next.
Poison Prevention Tips from Safe Kids Wisconsin
Childhood is a time of exploration and discovery, but it also comes with its risks, especially when it comes to accidental poisoning. From household cleaners to medications, there are numerous substances within our homes that can pose a threat to the safety of our children.
Coping Skills to Help Kids This Summer
Summer break is great for relaxing and taking care of ourselves but we can also start to feel a mix of different emotions. Being away from school, our teachers, and friends for so long may cause us to feel sad, lonely or anxious.
A Summer Mystery: The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth in Wisconsin
My search led me to hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe), a member of the sphinx moth family.
Dirty Snowballs in Summer: Comets!
Comets normally live out in the far reaches of our solar system, mostly in two areas: the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud.
Summer Fun Shouldn't End in Tragedy: Water Safety Tips for Parents
Summer is almost here, and with it comes pool parties, beach trips, and endless fun for kids. But amidst the sunshine and laughter, a hidden danger lurks: drowning.
Safety Planning for Summer Break
Summer is right around the corner and it’s time to have a relaxing time in the sun. For many, this means being home quite a bit, which can get hard sometimes.
Cheerily, Cheer Up: The American Robin Greets the Day
“Cheerily, cheer up, cheer up, cheerily, cheer up!” That’s how an American robin (Turdis migratorius) greets the day, sings for a mate, and defends a territory.
Conk-la-ree! Red-winged Blackbirds Return
We, red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus), just arrived from our winter homes in the south returning with our fellow blackbirds in large mixed flocks.
Helping You Feel Safe
The Youth Advocates at Christine Ann spend time building children up, helping them believe once again that they did nothing to deserve abuse, and that they are worthy of love and kindness.
Orion the Hunter
One of the most prominent constellations in the winter months is Orion the Hunter. In Greek mythology, Orion was killed by a scorpion and then put up in the sky by the Moon goddess, Diana.
Winter Eagles
What’s a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) to do when the lakes freeze? Pairs need to leave their warm-weather territories of forest bordered lakes, rivers, and marshes to head to places with open water.
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