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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!
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.
The Striped Skunk: A Noxious Stench
You really should announce yourself when approaching a striped skunk. You could have gotten a face-full of really bad smelling oily, yellowish musk.
The Ring of Fire
On October 14, 2023, there will be an annular solar eclipse. But what does that mean? First, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes...
Witch Hazel: In Search of Late Bloomers
That means it flowers after the frosts of fall through the first snows of winter. Unbelievable! I must find this incredible late bloomer, American witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), to see it for myself.
Mammoth Moths: Cecropia Moth
We cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) caterpillars grow quite large – up to five inches long and as round as an adult human’s thumb.
Wiley Walleyes
I heard you came for some night fishing with us walleyes (Sander vitreus), the largest member of the perch family.
Bike Safely into Summer with Tips from Safe Kids Fox Valley
Biking Safely into Summer is every active family’s goal – Let’s jumpstart your planning and preparation with tips for a healthy, safe bike outing.
Big, Blue & LOUD: The Blue Jay
You know us blue jays (Cyanocitta cristata) love stable platform feeders filled with sunflower seeds and raw peanuts.
Bears, Oh My! – American Black Bears
As fall approaches, we American black bears (Ursus americanus) experience hyperphagia – the need to eat almost fulltime.
Deer Ticks: Eight-legged Menace
To avoid becoming one of the deer ticks hosts, humans should follow the following steps.
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