I was reading this online when I just had to let my readers now about this. American Girl has teamed up with National Wildlife Federation to inspire girls to get outside and explore nature! I think this is such a great idea because so many kids don’t or won’t got outside to play. I remember leaving my home as a youngster with friends and not returning till it was dusk dark. I know it was a different time though lol. Kids do not have imaginations like we did and they don’t explore anymore. I think that kids need to learn what is out there and create better social skills.
This is a great idea and I’m glad that I saw this on American Girl’s website, this is too Pinktastic! Their goal is to inspire girls across the country to connect with nature. The latest doll Lanie loves the outdoors. They also have some cool new American Girl tees for girls and her doll with cute sayings on them like, “Be Kind to Nature” and so many more fun shirts!
Also check this out! American Girl is also having a Lanie’s backyard photo contest!
Bring your backyard
front-and-center !
Discover the great outdoors in your backyard! Snap a photo of any five different items from the list below— some will be more easily found where you live than others. Then, in a “nature note” up to 1,000 characters, write an answer to “I am inspired by nature when…” Submit your entries online or by mail.
Find and photograph five of the items below
(You can choose any five different items, but some will be more easily found in your area!)
For almost everyone:
1. Bird
2. Seed or pinecone
3. Spider or spiderweb
4. Bud on a tree branch
5. Something that looks like a letter of the alphabet
If you live where it snows:
6. Detail of a snowflake 7. Animal tracks in the snow 8. Interesting icicle 9. Tree with no leaves 10. Plant peeking through
the snow
If you live by the beach:
11. Interesting sand pattern 12. Seashell 13. Kelp or seaweed 14. Driftwood on the shore 15. Creature in a shell
If you live in the desert:
16. Rock or sandpattern 17. Interesting rock or
rock formation 18. Prickly cactus 19. Plant growing on a rock 20. Colorful sunset
Your entry must be entered before March 15,2010
Enter online at: americangirl.com/girloftheyear
