“The Outback”

“The Outback”

“Be very quiet, Heidi, and we might see some animals this morning.” These are the words my father would tell me as he walked my…

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Go Out and Play!

Go Out and Play!

BY ANNE REICH My mom used to tell us kids, “Go out and play! Be back by supper time.” We had free range of the…

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Discovering Natural Playgrounds

Discovering Natural Playgrounds

BY JEANNE ZLONIS What is a “Natural Playground”? A couple of MAGI members decided to visit and talk to schools and nature centers that have…

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Resources for Connecting Children With Nature

Resources for Connecting Children With Nature

A big THANK YOU! to Tamarack Nature Center for joining MAGI in offering nature play opportunities and resources at this year’s RITE of Spring community…

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Natural Play Space Becoming a Reality at O.H. Anderson

Natural Play Space Becoming a Reality at O.H. Anderson

Mahtomedi High School students spent a couple of hours on Saturday, April 14, establishing a new natural play space at O.H. Anderson Elementary with guidance…

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Come Play With Us!

Come Play With Us!

At next Saturday’s RITE of Spring Event at the Mahtomedi District Center, MAGI invites kids and families to join us in room 104 and outdoors…

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