Today we went to Consumnes River Preserve. It's only about 20 minutes from our house. It really was beautiful. We did see some wildlife, a lizard, squirrel, huge hawks, redwinged black birds, blue heron, egrets, dragonflies, butterflies, and other various smaller birds. I was really enjoying myself. Ron and I each got binoculars for christmas and it was fun to use them. We really enjoy being out in nature as a family. At the visitors center the kids got a bingo game to play as we walked around. They were trying to spy the things on their papers. The visitors center had a hands on area where the kids could see and feel various things that are on the preserve like some bones and antlers, birds nests and eggs. There was an area where you could listen to animal sounds. The kids really enjoyed that part. We saw several picnic tables around and decided that next time we come back we are going to make it a picnic day. We also didn't realize how long some of the trails were so next time we will be more prepared to go on the longer walks(hats, water-I seem to be the only one who remembers this one, bug spray and sun screen). We love that we have places like this close to our home. I can't wait to go back and have a family picnic and enjoy the peace and beauty of nature again.
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