Category: nature and outdoors
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Boston Celtics and Sun Life cap off 8th year of Fit to Win youth fitness program with Daniel Theis and Aaron Nesmith
Fully hybrid program teaches local YMCA kids about nutrition, fitness and overall wellness BOSTON and WELLESLEY, Mass. /PRNewswire/ — Sun Life and the Boston Celtics have wrapped another successful year of Fit to Win, a four-week fitness and health program for YMCA children grades 3 through 6. The program, which ended yesterday, teaches kids new exercise routines and healthy habits…
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Americans love football, but differ on whether kids should play
About 50% now think the sport is inappropriate for youth Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Football may be America’s most popular sport, but the nation is deeply divided about whether youth should play the tackle version of the game. In a new study, about 45% of Americans agreed that tackle football is appropriate for kids,…
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Simple Tips to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard
(Family Features) Throughout the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds. When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom and other migrating birds, like warblers, that’s nature’s way of letting you know it’s time to ready your yard for hummingbirds. It’s enchanting watching hummingbirds – named…
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Reebok and Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson California Activate Global Brand Message “Life is Not a Spectator Sport” on Newly Restored Youth Blacktop
Revamped playing surface, new hoops, and mighty butterfly mural executed by non-profit Project Backboard encourage kids to get active and engage with the world around them (BOSTON) March 23, 2022 – Today, Reebok, in collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and non-profit Project Backboard, unveiled a revamped basketball court for the members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson,…
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IMAGINING A MORE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE: ADIDAS ANNOUNCES
SWEEPING NETWORK FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES Today, adidas will become the first major sports brand to enact a wide-sweeping, equitable and inclusive Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) network for student-athletes. Tied to this year’s 50th anniversary of Title IX, the new program will be laser focused on achieving an enduring goal from the brand: creating a more equitable…
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Atlanta Track Club and Microsoft create new programs to encourage healthy habits and STEM education
Microsoft Named as Club’s Official Technology Partner ATLANTA — Young runners will have a chance to focus on fitness and their futures this spring, thanks to a multi-year collaboration between Atlanta Track Club and Microsoft. Microsoft will become the Official Technology Partner of Atlanta Track Club focusing on the Club’s youth programming and events. Beginning this…
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Sun Activity Triggered an Aurora Alert!
Direct hit expected from a Huge CME! A huge, long-lasting solar flare took place near the large sunspot region AR2960 on March 10, 2022. It produced an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME). The estimated arrival time for charged particles from the sun is 11:35 UTC on March 13. So look out for a possible auroral…
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5 Steps to Prep Your Yard for Spring
(Family Features) When spring arrives, days of enjoying your outdoor living space aren’t far away. Getting your yard ready for months of outdoor enjoyment will take a little work, but you’ll quickly see and appreciate the results. These five steps can have you on your way to a lush, healthy lawn and outdoor area in…
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Q9 PowerSports USA Doing its Part to Make Off-Road Adventures Safer
The company is offering a free helmet with the purchase of a new machine.MADISON, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Q9 PowerSports USA is pleased to announce it is helping riders to stay safe this year with an exclusive offer for a free $140 helmet with the purchase of a powersports machine. Q9 PowerSports USA…
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How to Care for Fresh Flowers
(Family Features) The beauty of having a garden is buds continually blooming on one plant or another throughout most of the year. While this provides lovely views from your windows, it can also be nice to bring some beauty indoors. Don’t be afraid to snip off a few blossoms each week. Many plants thrive after…