Press Releases: Northwest
April 29, 2004
Preschoolers turn off TV and turn on to the natural world
PORTLAND, Ore. – Close to 30 preschool children recently left behind their television cartoon watching to get a closeup look at snakes, bugs, leaves and other wonders at the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Portland's Sellwood neighborhood.
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| Photos by Carl Jameson |
The excursion in late April was part of National TV Turnoff Week, co-sponsored locally by Kaiser Permanente, which paid for each child to participate for free. A guide with Portland Parks & Recreation Environmental Education led the Portland-area youngsters and their adult companions on the Ladybug Walk. Similar walks to a variety of local natural areas will continue most Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 29. For more information, call 503-823-3601.
