The end of the year seems like the perfect time to reflect on our adventures big and small and to look ahead to new ones in the coming year.I thought it might be fun for you to see which posts you enjoyed the most in 2010. Some you may have read before, others you might have missed. Enjoy!10. Fun Friday: Build a Roly-Poly Terrarium 9. 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Little … [Read more...]
Discovering Nature’s Gifts at Franklin Canyon Park
I think we’ve found a new Christmas holiday tradition: a family hike to take in some of nature's wondrous gifts.We joined The Children’s Nature Institute yesterday for a post-Christmas stroll through Franklin Canyon Park in Beverly Hills. The theme of the walk was “Celebrating Nature’s Gifts.”Our walk leader, Kelly, let the kids choose their own paint chips for a color walk. … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Magic Reindeer Food
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. Tonight Santa and his reindeer will be coming to our house for a visit. While we’ll be setting out our usual treats (milk and cookies for Santa, carrots and water for the reindeer), we’re featuring something new, too. Magic reindeer food. The recipe is a simple one involving just a … [Read more...]
Three Holiday Wishes for You
I hope this blog is a place for you to gather information, get inspired, learn something new and maybe even head outside when you might not have before. I know that many of you have helped me do all of that and more.This holiday season, I’d like to share my three wishes for you. Consider it my little thank you for being here.1. Share a magical moment with a loved one.The … [Read more...]
Celebrate Nature’s Gifts With The Children’s Nature Institute
The big explorer on his first school field trip, courtesy of the Children's Nature InstituteThere’s an organization in Los Angeles that’s all about connecting children with nature. And they’re hosting a wonderful event the day after Christmas that I couldn’t resist sharing with you.But before I get to that, I want to formally intro you to this fantastic group. The Scoop on The … [Read more...]