Welcome to “Field Trip Friday” where I share an idea for a fun outing in nature. The setting is specific, but the advice is intended for use wherever you might call home. The Plan Enjoy an outdoor play date at Descanso Gardens. To try this adventure outside of the Los Angeles area … Make a play date with friends and take it outside to a botanical garden near … [Read more...]
Favorite Places to Explore Nature in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is synonymous with movie stars and Hollywood. When folks visit for the very first time, they want nothing more than to see a famous actor up close, watch a live television show taping, or maybe even stumble upon a film shoot at some exotic location. Those of us who call this place home know just how much more Los Angeles has to offer. This list of our favorite … [Read more...]
Caterpillar Adoptions (and More!) at Kidspace Children’s Museum
Our Sunday visit to Kidspace Children’s Museum was prompted by an idea I had to adopt caterpillars so the boys could watch them grow into butterflies, then set them free. (From March 17 through April 17, you too can adopt a caterpillar at Kidspace for $5 a piece.) The added bonus of our visit was getting to spend a couple of hours exploring some 2.2 acres of outdoor learning … [Read more...]
Kid-Filled Nature Fun at The Arboretum
A rain-free, sunny Saturday beckoned us outdoors. With the lure of an Environmental Education Fair offering kid-focused activities, music, crafts and a chance to touch wild and creepy crawlies, the kids were excited to venture to The Arboretum. Turns out we didn’t need all the extras to thoroughly enjoy ourselves. I had worried that my kids would be bored looking at … [Read more...]
A Day of Play at the Los Angeles County Fair
What’s more fun than a day of play at the fair? The grandest of them all in our neck of the woods is the Los Angeles County Fair. And this year we had a blast! Our keys to success were going on a relatively cool day and getting there first thing in the morning. That way, we avoided the usual Pomona heat and the crowds.The fairgrounds are huge and there is much more to see, do … [Read more...]