Here is a great way to explore nature around you. For all of you with little brothers and sisters, this is a great trail game to play when you are hiking with your family.

Materials Needed: 1 empty egg carton
Time: as long as you need
Directions: On your way out the door throw an old empty egg carton in your backpack. As you hike observe the different shapes and textures around you. In your egg carton begin gathering small pieces of things that may be bumpy, slimy, prickly, soft, smooth, or anything else. Share these with smaller siblings. You will be surprised at how many textures nature provides. See if you can find a texture in modern day that nature hasn’t already provided you!

** Remember to return all your “touches” to nature especially if your touch is a slimy snail!

WOW!  What a great group we have in you! Just wanted to thank each of you who were able to attend Pheasant Fest 2009 for all of you hard work and dedication.  From Marie making sure we were on track with IT to Brooks looking out for our moderators and Evan “Rockin’ the Mock”.

As for the great team of you who pitched in at Youth Village….You made it happen! Thanks gang… not only was it a pleasure to work with you but, I will laugh at the “Shenanigans” until we meet again next year.

Hey Uplanders! I’m Liz and I’m the Michigan Regional Youth/Education Coordinator. What this means is I’m working hard to make sure kids have plenty of stuff to do outside! I wanted to take a quick second to introduce myself to you.

I work and live in the heart of the “Michigan Mitt” and enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities. Kayaking, Backpacking, Hunting, Angling, Rafting and Hot Air Ballooning are just a few. I also have a great Lab named Lex who accompanies me on most of my adventures. This is a great time to get outdoors and take a friend! So, if you have ideas on activities, adventures or how we can make Upland Tales bigger and better please let me know. Also, if you are interested in starting a youth/student chapter of Pheasants Forever I am happy to help make that happen. You can reach me anytime at ERoxberry@pheasantsforever.org.

Have a fantastic day outside!!!