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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!
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.
Keeping Kids Safe at Home
At Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, we believe that all kids deserve to feel safe.
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.
Winter Sports Safety Tips
This winter season, don’t become a statistic, avoid the real dangers winter sports could entail to bring without proper precautions!
The Power of a Helping Hand
When you know someone who is hurting or sad, it’s important to offer a helping hand to show you care.
Snowy Owls: White Winter Wanderers
Ah, the balmy Wisconsin winters make for a perfect retreat from the harsh Arctic weather for us snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus)!
Barlow SkyWatch: Moons, Moons Everywhere
In July 2018 Dr. Scott Sheppard led a team of scientists that announced they discovered 12 new moons of Jupiter.
Barlow SkyWatch: Astrological signs are now incorrect – by an entire zodiac sign!
Astrologers determined for each of the astrological signs (the dates when the Sun is in each of those constellations) are now incorrect – by an entire zodiac sign!
Safe Kids Fox Valley Safety Tips: Thin Ice
It is that time of year where icy conditions can be fun but also dangerous. Safe Kids Fox Valley wants everyone to be safe through the months of Wisconsin’s winter wonderland!
Barlow SkyWatch: Jupiter has 79 Moons!
Since that fateful day in 1989, Jupiter has had 63 new moons added – the latest 12 were announced just last month making its grand total 79!
Make Every Playground Experience a Walk in the Park!
Follow a few S.A.F.E. tips to make every playground visit a fun and memorable experience!
Buzz, Rumble Goes the Bumble Bee
Did you know bumble bees existed on this planet for a very, very long time?
Bicycling Field Trips with Your Family: Tips to Have a Successful Ride!
Now that the weather is getting nicer, there are many great trails within the Fox Valley Region to explore with your kids. Follow These Bicycling Tips to Have a Successful Ride!
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