Ages 5–10
Cami and the Winter Lake
Join Tootie, Yoshi, Grandma, and Cami the Canvasback at Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge as they learn why winter waterfowl need food, rest, quiet water, and respectful visitors.
Welcome to Tootie's Backyard!
Where every backyard is full of wild neighbors waiting to be discoveredHi! I'm Tootie!
Hi, I'm Tootie. My mama says I'm a schnauzer. My full name is Tornado, but my people call me Tootie. You can, too. She wanted to nickname me Toto after a famous dog that went on tornado-based adventures. I like Toto; he's a cool dog. But, Tootie's a cooler name, so I convinced them to call me that instead. I like to collect toys and play with my people. I also like going on adventures, but my favorite things to do are to hang out with my friends and make new ones. My best friend, Yoshi, and I love to hang out with our friends and neighbors. We get to hang out with some of them all year long. Others only vacation here, and we only have a few months each year to see them. Sometimes, we play with Grandma around her garden, and she teaches us about new friends.
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📖 Tootie's Adventures
Pull Up a Chair
Ages 5–10
Bob and the Leaf-Litter Map
Join Tootie, Yoshi, Grandma, and Bob the Eastern Box Turtle at J. C. “Sonny” Gilbert Wildlife Management Area as they read tracks, leaves, and tiny forest-floor clues without disturbing wildlife.
Ages 5–10
Gary and the Quiet-Water Case
Join Tootie, Yoshi, Grandma, and Gary the Green Heron at Red River National Wildlife Refuge as they learn how ripples, stillness, and quiet help wildlife watchers notice more.
🏅 Explorer Badges
How Far Have You Explored?
Visit friends, read stories, and complete activities to earn Explorer badges. Grandma keeps track!