Judy Molland's blog

My Cat Loves Her Treadmill!

Judy Molland — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:25:41 -0800

Photo: Screenshot from youtube video

We all need our exercise!

Just because it's Friday!

Here's a very cute video of a cat, Maui, enjoying the treadmill. She just can't get enough of it, it seems. Enjoy!

Getting Kids Outside In Ohio!

Judy Molland — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:55:14 -0800

Photo Credit: iStock

Nothing Says Happiness Like Getting Outside!

Good news from Ohio!

An organization, Leave No Child Inside Northwest Ohio, is working to alleviate the syndrome of spending too much time indoors by providing a network where families can discover lots of ways - and reasons - to get outside regularly.

Free Entrance At National Parks This Weekend!

Judy Molland — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:57:37 -0800

Check out the Milky Way at Joshua Tree National Park (a personal favorite!)

America's Best Idea - the national parks - gets even better this weekend with several fee-free days at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees.

Spending Time Outdoors Can Lead To Better Eyesight

Judy Molland — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:23:44 -0800

Photo Credit: idd74

There's nothing more fun than playing at the beach!

Raising An Orphaned Fruit Bat By Hand (Video)

Judy Molland — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:07:46 -0800

Photo Credit: bossejonsson59

Here's an amazing video of an orphaned short-tailed fruit bat being hand-raised by dedicated animal lovers at Bat World Sanctuary.

Urban Kids Missing Out On Nature

Judy Molland — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:22:25 -0800

Photo Credit: shesaidleave

Climbing Trees Is Awesome!

A growing disconnection between city children and nature threatens disastrous consequences for the environment, one of Western Australia's top scientists has warned.

World's Most Boring Piece Of Playground Equipment Ever!

Judy Molland — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:54:30 -0800

Photo Credit: clare_and_ben

World's Most Boring Playground Equipment?!

Juan Martinez - Leader Of The New Nature Movement - VIDEO

Judy Molland — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:24:57 -0800

Fantastic Video From An Inspirational And Powerful Speaker

Photo Credit: Ekey84

Best Hikes With Kids San Francisco Bay Area

Judy Molland — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:48:08 -0700

100 Great Hikes!

Best Hikes with Kids San Francisco Bay Area
By Laure Latham

Mariachi Band Serenades Beluga Whale - VIDEO

Judy Molland — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:32:45 -0700

Photo Credit: iStock

Watch The Beluga Whale Swaying To The Rhythm!

Check out this Mariachi band in Connecticut serenading a beluga whale at Mystic Aquarium, where they were performing during a wedding.

Their best audience yet!