Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. Last weekend’s family nature club adventure found us bird watching at Malibu Lagoon State Beach. I thought a bird watching scavenger hunt was in order, so I created one. A scavenger hunt is a great way to make bird watching fun, especially for younger kids and those new to bird … [Read more...]
6 Things for a 6-year-old To Do at the Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles' Griffith Park is huge. Among other amazing features for nature lovers, it’s home to the Griffith Observatory, a national leader in public astronomy. When I began planning my first visit to the Observatory, I had no intention of taking The Big Explorer. I figured he was too young to find much there of interest. But my step-mom was convinced there’d be something … [Read more...]
Introducing: Your Green Hour Survival Guide
Last week I posed a question: Do you make time for a green hour? As promised, I’m going to be sharing our real-world experiences at trying to do so here. And I’ve given this new series of posts a catchy name: “Your Green Hour Survival Guide.” Here’s what you can expect from the series:Our challenges and how we’re trying to overcome themMore helpful ideas for connecting with … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Magic Soup
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. There has been much brewing of magic soup around these parts lately. Amidst some rainy, cold, blustery days, the explorers managed not to mind the weather one bit – as long as they were busy creating their secret concoction outside in our backyard.It all started with the big … [Read more...]
The Old Zoo at Griffith Park: An Unexpected Place for Nature Play
Griffith Park is huge – both its best and its worst feature. On the plus side: A sprawling 4,200-acre park is a dream in the very urban Los Angeles setting. The trick is navigating your way through the park to discover all of its hidden gems. Earlier this week, we discovered one of them: The Old Zoo at Griffith Park. It’s tucked away near the Merry-Go-Round but doesn’t … [Read more...]