My "runner" enjoying total freedom on the trailEveryday Nature is dedicated to highlighting the beauty, magic and wonder of the natural world in the city and beyond.How did nature inspire you this week? … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Follow an Ant Trail
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. One thing we never have trouble finding in our backyard is an ant trail. And though it’s sometimes challenging to find a beginning and end to the trail, there’s usually something worth watching in between. Last week before heading off to Yosemite, we spotted something exciting going … [Read more...]
Cooling Off Outside at the Ferndell Nature Museum
When temperatures start to rise in Los Angeles this summer, try cooling off outside at the Ferndell Nature Museum. This outdoor space provides a nice respite from the heat with some 50 fern species set under cool cover of California sycamores. But don't expect any maps or must-see displays here. The entire self-guided Museum spans about one long city block and features … [Read more...]
Mixing Music & Nature at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
A couple of weekends ago, the explorers and I finally had an excuse to check out the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. We were there to see Rhythm Child – an interactive drum group that focuses on getting kids active and connected to the world through music. The creative genius behind Rhythm Child just happens to be a fellow parent at the big explorer’s school – and his kids … [Read more...]
6 Books for Kids About Yosemite
Books are a fun and simple way to help kids get thinking about everything from animals and weather to holidays and special trips. So when a trip to the cabin in Yosemite is on the horizon, our favorite books about the park come out in force. Over the years, we’ve accumulated quite a few. Here’s a list of our favorite books for kids about Yosemite: Baby Yosemite by Katherine … [Read more...]