The Backyard Bulletin

Carl the Carrier Pigeon

Acorns Missing! Mystery Unfolds

Feathered Dispatch from the Forest Floor

Hello from the canopy! Carl here, reporting a curious case that’s got the whole backyard buzzing. Earlier this week, Sophie the Squirrel discovered that her carefully stored acorns — meant to last through winter — had vanished without a trace. No broken shells, no scattered caps, just empty hollows where her stash once sat.

Thankfully, Ruby the Rabbit hopped in to help, bringing her big heart and sharp eyes. She’s teamed up with Sammy the Skunk, who’s known for sniffing out trouble (and mushrooms). Together, they’ve begun a quiet investigation, checking trails, talking to neighbors, and following a faint trail of leaf crumbs.

This isn’t just about acorns — it’s about kindness, community, and making sure no one goes hungry or unheard. The duo’s first clue? A single acorn cap found near the old oak’s hollow. Suspicious? Absolutely. Curious? Sure is.

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Sophie the Squirrel searching for acorns — Sophie the Squirrel searches the forest floor, hoping to find the acorns she carefully gathered for winter, now mysteriously missing from her usual hiding spot.

Winston the Woodchuck

Community Rallies for Charity

Map of My Backyard — A hand-drawn map of My Backyard, with the Great Oak at its heart and cozy landmarks all around.

Neighbors across My Backyard are coming together to support CHOP, Nemours, the American Cancer Society, and The Ronald McDonald House. From lemonade stands to acorn art auctions, every critter is pitching in.

Even the smallest donation—a single acorn, a painted pebble, a dollar tucked in a jar—can help a child heal, a family rest, or a researcher find the next breakthrough.

Organizers have set up cozy collection boxes near the Great Oak, and Carl is delivering flyers with QR codes for online giving. Sammy is hosting a storytelling night, with all proceeds going to the cause.

Whether it’s CHOP’s care, Nemours’ research, the Cancer Society’s hope, or the comfort of Ronald McDonald House, every dollar counts. And in My Backyard, every heart does too.

Ruby’s mural auction raised enough for a week of meals. Sammy’s story night brought in blankets and books. Even Sophie donated her last painted acorn. “It’s not how much,” she said, “it’s how much love you wrap around it.”

Next week, the Meadow will host a kindness carnival, with games, crafts, and a donation booth shaped like a giant mushroom. Winston will be there with his clipboard and a cozy grin. Come by, give what you can, and leave with a heart full of hope.

Felix the Frog

Moonlight Concert Beneath the Willow

Last night, under a silver-swept sky and the gentle sway of willow branches, the Frog Choir hosted a moonlight benefit concert in support of The Ronald McDonald House. With fireflies twinkling like stage lights and lily pads arranged for seating, neighbors gathered in hush and harmony.

Felix the Frog opened the evening with a soulful violin solo, his bow gliding like ripples across the pond. “Music,” he said, “is how we hold each other when words fall short.”

Cosmo the Cricket followed with a chirping ballad that echoed through the reeds, his tiny voice carrying big emotion. Ella the Erect, regal and radiant, sang a lullaby that made even the owls pause mid-flight. And then came Penny the Pig — the backyard’s newest sensation — whose velvet voice and heartfelt lyrics brought tears and cheers alike.

Donations flowed like melody: jars filled with coins, painted pebbles, and notes of encouragement. All proceeds will help families find comfort, care, and a place to rest while their children heal.

“We sing for hope,” Felix said, “and we play for love.” As the final chord faded into the night, the crowd stood in quiet applause — not just for the music, but for the kindness it carried.

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