There is an amazing camp in Tucson for girls going into 5th, 6th, and
7th grades. It is called the Colors of Nature Academy, and it teaches
girls science through art. The camp is organized by researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the National Optical Astronomy Observatory in Tucson, and the University of Washington Bothell. The camp lasts two weeks and is actually a study funded by the National Science Foundation. The Colors of Nature Academy is held at the University of Arizona campus. There is no cost to attend the camp, but girls must apply.

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My Favorite Pets by Jeanne Birdsall

I loved the book “My Favorite Pets by Gus W. for Ms. Smolinski’s Class” by Jeanne Birdsall. It’s all about Gus, who lives on a farm with 17 sheep. The sheep are like his best friends, but they don’t talk and even though he has tried, Gus can’t get them to climb a tree, or ride a skateboard. Gus does fun things with the sheep like using one as an umbrella and he tries to get his little brother involved, but he doesn’t like it and cries a lot.

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It’s time to celebrate a centennial as the National Park Service turns 100 on Aug. 25, and you are invited to the party! Explore the great outdoors by visiting one of these natural and historical treasures and enjoy free admission to all NPS sites when you visit from Aug. 25 to 28.

There are 412 sites under the protection of the National Park Service—22 sites are National Parks, including three in Arizona: Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and Saguaro National Parks. Our state also is home to 14 National Monuments, two historic sites, a memorial and a...Read more

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