Kids Korner

 

i Pad Games

Do you enjoy playing games on an  iPad?  Well you are not alone when it comes to being entertained by them!  Check out this video of Friskies the cat "fishing" on the iPad!

Penguins in Sweaters?

Even though penguins live in cold climates, they don't normally wear sweaters!  Blue penguins in New Zealand were contaminated with oil after an oil tanker went aground and oil spilled out into the ocean.  Since penguins clean themselves by preening their feathers, they were ingesting oil which could make them ill or even cause their death.  Researchers realized that sweaters could keep them warm and keep them from ingesting the oil on their "feathers".  Knitters world-wide have been making sweaters for the penguins. 

 

 

Arabian Oryx

Have you ever heard of an Arabian Oryx?  This creature is native to the Middle East and had been hunted almost to extinction, mainly because of it's horns.  People thought they resembled unicorns and wanted to harvest the horns.  The oryx was thought to be extinct in the wild in 1972.  The Phoenix  Zoo in Arizona has a hot, dry climate that is similar to the native climate of the Arabian Oryx and they have had a very successful program with the Oryx.

Because of the efforts to save the Oryx, it is the first species of "extinct in the wild " to be upgraded the "vulnerable" category.  Because of the strong conservation programs and work in zoos such as the Phoenix Zoo, the animals of this species been have re-introduced in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Israel and the United Arab Emirates, where they have fared well.  You can read more about the conservation efforts at this link.

Have you been keeping up with "Happy Feet" the lost penguin?

"Happy Feet is the penguin who was found in New Zealand after he had been eating sand, thinking that it was snow.  He has now recovered from the "sand" surgery and has been released in the ocean to head back to his home.  He is wearing a tracking device and you can follow his progress by clicking this link.

World Rabies Day

September 28, 2011

World Rabies Day events have educated 150 million people and vaccinated 4.6 million animals worldwide!

The mission of World Rabies Day is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent it, and how to eliminate the main global sources. Even though the major impact of rabies occurs in regions of the world where many needs are present, rabies should no longer be neglected. The tools and technology for human rabies prevention and dog rabies elimination are available.

Rabies in humans is 100% preventable through prompt appropriate medical care. Yet, more than 55,000 people, mostly in Africa and Asia, die from rabies every year - a rate of one person every ten minutes.  Find out more at http://www.worldrabiesday.org/

 

 

       Activities in Monroe and Walton County

Are you looking for some activities in Monroe? Please don't say that you are bored! There are lots of great things going on in Monroe and Walton County.

The Monroe Art Guild offers art classes at their facility on Broad Street in Monroe. Check out their website for more information.

The Wild Child Art Studio in Monroe offers a variety of art programs  and classes for children. They offer classes during the school year as well as during the summer.

The 4-H clubs provide some unique opportunities and activities throughout the year. To learn more about 4-H in Walton County, check out the local website. There are many 4-H projects that involve dogs, cats, goats, sheep, cows, pigs, horses and wildlife. If you are interested in learning more about the 4-H program, contact the Walton County 4-H office at 770 267 1324.

The Walton County Parks and Recreation Department has on-going activities such as soccer, baseball, etc. There are parks in the county where you can have fun with your family!

For special events sponsored by the Walton County Parks and Recreation Department, check out this page.  Click on  Youth Athletic Programs for local team information.

On Stage is our local theater group. They have a summer program for children.

There are lots of great activities that are offered year round at the Boys and Girls Club in Monroe.

The Monroe-Walton Library sponsors programs throughout the year.   (770-267-4630). 

 

Annual Pet Show

Have you ever been to the Pet Show in Monroe?  It's a "fun" pet show with ribbons awarded to the pet with the 'longest tail", "most spots", "cutest nose", etc.  Any kind of pet can be entered in the show as long as they are on a leash, in a carrier, or in a safe container.  There is no cost to watch or enter the contest.

See what happened in 2008

The next Pet Show will be at the McDaniel-Tichenor House on McDaniel Street in Monroe on Sunday afternoon, May 1 from 3:00-5:00.

Luna - The Hurdle-Jumping Cow!

Have you ever wanted to do have something that your parents said that they couldn't afford?  Well - this teenager in Germany wanted a horse, but her family said no. Instead of sulking or arguing with her family, she decided to train a cow to be a "jumper".  Click on this link for more information and a video about Luna

 

Playing with Your dog in Hot Weather

By: Grace Coley (Junior 4-H'er in the Dog Care project)

It is fun to play outside with your dog in the summer, but hot weather can have a bad effect on your dog.  Dogs can’t sweat like humans. They pant instead.  When dogs get hot and tired, they breathe very hard and their tongues hang out.

It is very important to keep your dogs out of the sun for long periods of time. If your dog is an outside dog, make sure they have plenty of shade and fresh water. If a dog gets too hot, they could have a heatstroke. When you and your dog play together, watch for signs that he needs a break. If he is panting a lot and getting tired, make sure you let him rest, because he doesn’t know when he needs to stop. If you and your dog exercise, you should do it in the mornings or evenings because there isn’t as much sun beating down on you both. You should always have water out for your dog in case he needs a break.  After a long hot walk, dogs love to get wet because it cools their body .  Playing with your dog in a kiddie pool or squirting them with a hose are both easy to do and can be fun for you and your dog.

        Just remember to keep your dog out of the sun for long periods of time during the summer. Keep water with you so you and the dog stay hydrated. And always think of this question when you are with your dog in the heat of the summer: I’m hot and sweaty, I wonder if my dog needs a break too?

Do you like cats?

Click on to the Cat Fancy Association's website for lots of fun activities that are all about cats.

 http://kids.cfa.org/stuff.html

 

 

Do you like dogs?

The AKC (American Kennel Club) has a website devoted to kids who are interested in learning more about dogs, training dogs and showing dogs.

 

 

Ancient Egyptian Pet Mummies

You may have seen  human mummies in a museum, but did you know that there were pet mummies?

 

 

Which Breed of Dog was number one in Atlanta?

If you guessed Labrador Retriever, you would be correct. The AKC's listing is based on AKC  breed registrations recorded with the Atlanta area zip codes. It should come as no surprise to UGA fans to see Bulldogs listed in the top ten! For more information on each breed, click on the name of the breed.

 1. Labrador Retriever

2. Golden Retriever

3. Boxer

4. German Shepherd Dog 

5. Yorkshire Terrier

6. Dachshund

7. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

8. Shih Tzu

9. Doberman Pinscher

10. Bulldog 

 

Can you match the Dog Breed with these photos?  If you can't, click on to the breed names and look at their photos.

Are you interested in learning more about wildlife? 

The National Wild Turkey Federation has some interesting information on Wild Turkeys.  They have some activities and games on their website as well as information on hunting and fly fishing. They also offer college scholarships.

http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/fun.html