
photo credit: miles_lane
As you may have noted, my favorite wildlife detectives, the Mystery Critter is a bit late this week. TGSG has been on the road talking to lots of people about the importance of play and getting outside. A special apology to @consciousshoppr and @OCPlayparks kids, who are some of my very favorite detectives!
So, let’s get to it. Put on those thinking caps and let’s play Mystery Critter!
CRITTER CLUES:
- I am a real sign of spring!
- You can find me most places — including yards, gardens, and farmland
- My fave food is earthworms (yum!)
- I am found throughout North America
- I could be called cheery
So, what am I?
Make your guess then go to eNature for the answer and more interesting facts. You can even lend an ear!
Did you get it right?
If not, no worries. You will have another chance next week!
Get outside and explore the wild in your world. As spring unfolds, new discoveries will be around every corner.
Don’t miss a minute of the greatest show on Earth!
And don’t forget! Join the Wildobs community and share your wild adventures with the world.
See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru

It’s that time again, nature detectives! Time to put your “noodle” to the test with the 40th round of Mystery Critter!
So, put on those thinking caps, grab the kiddos and let’s get guessing.
CRITTER CLUES:
- You will find a version of me throughout the United States
- I am hard to catch — and quick
- I hang around ponds and slow moving streams
- You will probably hear me before you see me
- I am good at camouflage
So, what am I?
Make your guess then go to eNature for the answer and more interesting facts. You can even lend an ear!
Did you get it right?
If not, no worries. You will have another chance next week!
OK, now it’s time to put your nature detective skills to work in the real world. Head outside for a wild adventure!! Mother Nature has great things in store for you and the children in your world.
And don’t forget! Join the Wildobs community and share your wild adventures with the world.
See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru
photo credit: WellspringCS

Happy weekend, all! You’ve survived another busy week and it’s time to put on your dancing shoes and feast on fun.
Rumor has it that spring is around the corner. Of course, it looks like a really big corner from where I am sitting. Just sayin’.
This weekend, why not…
As always, it doesn’t matter what you do — just get outside and play!
Check out Mother Nature as she starts to change from winter to spring. She’s always got something new and exciting up her sleeve.
See ya outside! ~The Grass Stain Guru
photo credit: jemasmith