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National Wildlife Federation Hike & Seek

Take Your Kids for a Walk on the Wild Side 

Hike & Seek nature event sponsored by National Wildlife Federation 
September 28, 2013

National Wildlife Federation (NWF), America's largest conservation organization, is pleased to announce the fourth annual Hike & Seek™ event at Bemis Woods South on September 28 in Western Springs, near Chicago, IL. Hike & Seek is a family outing that inspires a child’s sense of adventure by combining a nature hike and scavenger hunt. The event brings families together for a few hours in the great outdoors for some fresh fall air and fun and provides an opportunity to rediscover nature.  
Hike & Seek is being held on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Bemis Woods South on September 28 in Western Springs, near Chicago, IL, starting at 12pm.

It doesn’t require any advance preparation; interested moms, dads, kids or whole families can sign up at www.hikeandseek.org and then show up ready to spend some family time in nature.  The one to two mile go-at-your-own-pace hike will have interactive “Stop & Study” nature stations with engaging learning activities including fun nature crafts, live wildlife displays, and much more. Every participant is given a Map & Mission Guidebook to direct their path and will receive an Honorary Junior Naturalist badge from Ranger Rick at the end of the hike.

Be Out There™ is NWF’s movement to reconnect families with the outdoors. NWF’s practical tools and information help make being outside a fun, healthy and automatic part of everyday life. For other helpful resources and to learn more about NWF’s goal to get 10 million more kids spending regular time in the great outdoors visit: www.BeOutThere.org

National Wildlife Federation is America’s largest conservation organization, inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future.
 
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