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Read up for the Great Backyard Bird Count

February 17, 2017 By Kim
Tagged With: bird watching, citizen science

Bird a cious book

20th annual Great Backyard Bird Count starts today! The whole family can participate in one of the largest and best known citizen science without leaving the house. Plus, after registering online, you only need to commit as little a 15 minutes to successfully participate in the count. Here are a few books to help you celebrate or maybe promote a love of nature and bird watching throughout the year I received these book for review. This post ... [ Read More ]

STEMchat with SciGirls on May 21!

May 14, 2015 By Kim
Tagged With: #STEMchat, citizen science, STEM Girls

#STEMchat with SciGirls

I've barely caught my breath from the last #STEMchat and suddenly it's time for another one. #STEMchat is usually a once-a-month affair, but when I was approached with the opportunity to collaborate with SciGirls, I couldn't pass up the chance to work with the inspiring and educational Emmy Award-winning series on PBS KIDS. Now in its third season, the show features real-life girls and mentors engaging in science, citizen science. As the ... [ Read More ]

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About Kim

Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom / empty-nester who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a published author, blogger, vlogger, baker and maker. I love to travel, especially on trips that involve hiking and other active endeavors, farm tours, and learning new things in general.[Read More...]

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