HDT TeamJan 29, 20192 minTurtle Talks Podcast – Episode 18: Kids in NatureWe were able to tear Michelle H. and Nora W. from their Back to Basics setup (taking place THIS SATURDAY, February 2) to talk with us...
HDT TeamDec 6, 20183 minGiving Back this Holiday SeasonWith the holiday season upon us, many of us are focused on giving the perfect gifts to our loved ones. Whether it’s the latest gaming...
HDT TeamNov 22, 20183 minConscious Consumerism – Giving DifferentlyIt’s that time of year where we all turn our minds to the holidays. It is a time we’re supposed to spend cherishing loved ones, family,...
HDT TeamNov 16, 20184 minBeing a Conscious Consumer – Greener Gifting This Holiday SeasonAre you asking, just what is a conscious consumer? Well, it’s someone looking to have their purchases reflect their standards and...
HDT TeamNov 7, 20182 minFour Reasons to Buy Local TurkeysThere are so many reasons to purchase your turkey from a farmer that is local. You can easily find out the conditions the turkey was...
HDT TeamSep 13, 20184 minHow to Handle the HarvestSo you’re drowning in vegetables?! It’s that time of year! A few things to keep in mind: a. You likely chose this situation (signing up...
HDT TeamAug 27, 20182 minCamp SafetySome of my best memories are of times my father took my sister and me camping. We wouldn’t go far off the beaten path. In fact, our...
HDT TeamAug 22, 201811 minIntroduction to Camping: Wilderness Camping“In order to assure that an increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization, does not occupy and...
HDT TeamAug 16, 20181 minLove Water Not Oil Riders Make a Stop on CampusOn Friday, August 3rd, the Honor the Earth Riders made a stop on their journey west to east, trailing where a proposed oil pipeline is...
HDT TeamAug 14, 20187 minIntroduction To Camping: Car CampingIn my opinion, this is definitely the place to start. It can be done with relatively little investment (so you can decide if camping is...
HDT TeamAug 13, 20184 minAn Introduction to Camping: The Why & The WhereWe’re talking about camping all this month here at HDT. It’s a great time to squeeze in that last minute camping trip with the family...
HDT TeamJul 2, 20184 minTake Time To Recharge (In The Great Outdoors!)During the first week of June, I left for a 10 day adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). This was the third annual trip...
HDT TeamJun 18, 20184 minGet Outside – Biking Across MinnesotaSummer is here, and we are dedicated to squeezing every last drop of sunshine out of these warm months as we can. In the spirit of...
HDT TeamJun 6, 20182 minTurtle Treks Registration OpenTurtle Treks Happy Dancing Turtle is excited to offer another summer of overnight camping opportunities for kids! These camping trips...
HDT TeamMay 30, 20182 min2018 T-Shirt Design ContestDuring the summer, Happy Dancing Turtle offers four weeks of Eco Camp, week-long environmental day camps, for Pre-K through 6th grade...
HDT TeamMay 2, 20182 minEco Camp Registration OpenWHAT WILL MY CHILD DO AT ECO CAMP? Eco camp is a week-long day camp for children ages PreK-6th grade. We believe a passion for...
HDT TeamApr 26, 20182 minScreen Free WeekAre you up for a challenge? We are challenging you to join us for a week as we set aside our devices and refocus on relaxing, reading,...
HDT TeamApr 20, 20183 minLess PlasticWith Earth Day right around the corner, it’s a time when many pay extra attention to the Earth. It’s an opportunity to take a look at...
HDT TeamDec 15, 20171 minMORE Ways to Make a Sustainable Holiday**This is a reblog from Do It Green! Minnesota. Keep up the great work, guys!** Whatever our backgrounds or traditions may be, from...
HDT TeamDec 12, 20173 minTop 5 Ways to be Sustainable This Holiday SeasonThe holiday season is a time of joy, family, friends, warm drinks, lights, and laughter. However it is also a time where there is an...