

Digging Into Wellness: The Mental Benefits of Hands in Soil
Spending time with hands in the soil has been shown to provide significant mental health benefits. Gardening, farming, or simply...
Anna Smith
Apr 252 min read


Nature Notes: Looking for Love
During the cold winter months, things seem to slow down. But with Valentine's Day just around the corner, we are busy crafting the...
Delaney Dahl
Feb 122 min read


The Benefits Pile Up with Citizen Science
Enjoying the outdoors in all seasons is part of Happy Dancing Turtle’s mission to grow good stewards of the planet. Observing all the...
HDT Team
Jan 224 min read


Bingo Scavenger Hunt: New Seasonal Favorite
It started as a COVID outdoor alternative activity in 2020. Since then there have been 8 more Bingo Scavenger Hunts and it has become...
Jenny Hill
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Many Rewards with Bingo Scavenger Hunt
This fall marks the start of Happy Dancing Turtle’s fifth year of Bingo Scavenger Hunts! For each season since 2020, a new bingo card has...
Jenny Hill
Dec 29, 20244 min read


Enhance Perennials This Fall
Tips from garden experts on how to divide perennials in the fall.
Jenny Hill
Oct 29, 20245 min read


Birds to Caterpillars–Your Observations Matter!
If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerized by the activity at your bird feeder or wondered if that’s the same caterpillar you saw...
Jenny Hill
Oct 28, 20245 min read


Water & Birds Spotlights of Citizen Science Projects
Are you a naturally curious person? Do you pay close attention to detail? Do you WISH you paid better attention or hope to develop your...
HDT Team
Jun 21, 20245 min read