Give A Kid a Camera is an opportunity to share photos of nature taken by children. Each Tuesday, I’ll offer up an idea of what to look for to get you and your explorers inspired to head outside. This Week’s IdeaCapture a favorite tree.Last week, I set the soon-to-be-three little explorer free at the park with my camera (yes, people looked at me like I was nuts!). I told him to … [Read more...]
How to Raise Kids Who Care About the Planet
"We Care About the World," by the big explorerI’ve never had a conversation with my kids about global warming, the impact of our carbon footprint or the plight of endangered wild animals. And yet they seem to understand that caring for the planet we live on – and its wild creatures – is just something we do.I think that’s at least in part because we spend a lot of time outside … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Pinecone Hunt
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. I realize that discovering pinecones might not be that big of a deal for some of you. But for us urban dwellers, it’s pure excitement.And for the little explorer – at the tender age of 2 ½ – hunting down these treasures is great entertainment.For the past two consecutive weeks, the … [Read more...]
Get Outside Giveaway for Insect Fun
Each week this month – which is Let’s G.O. (Get Outside) Month – I’m hosting a “Get Outside” giveaway featuring one of our favorite things. This Week’s Item: Live Butterfly GardenWhy We Love ItLast April, we adopted two caterpillars from a local children’s museum and watched them transform into butterflies over the process of several weeks. Getting to see this magical … [Read more...]
This One’s for Dad
Me & dad in my dreamy childhood backyardI’m sure most of you assume I started this blog because I spent a lot of time outside with my kids exploring nature.Truth is, I’m actually a bit of a convert.This blog started as an excuse for me to spend more time connecting with nature – as a way to heal from the loss of my dad. This week marks the second anniversary of his passing … [Read more...]