I think spring in Los Angeles is a little underappreciated. After all, it’s wedged in between the excitement of winter holidays and the lure of warm, carefree summer days. It almost gets lost in the seasonal shuffle. And in spite of the warming temps, it’s still easy to settle in to routines that don’t involve much time outside. Instead of bemoaning windy days or planning … [Read more...]
Annual Passes Every Los Angeles Family With Kids Should Have
Exploring Los Angeles' great outdoors doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, a day on the trails or at the beach is much less expensive than a day at an amusement park. And yet I'm willing to guess that more SoCal residents have season passes to Disneyland than to the California State Parks. Why not become an annual pass holder to the outdoors instead? These annual … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Gardens in L.A.: The NHMLA Nature Gardens
We’re big fans of the Natural History Museum here in Los Angeles. What with dinosaurs, stuffed mammals and birds, plus tons of gems and minerals – not to mention the seasonal butterfly and spider pavilions – we can easily spend an entire day there. But guess what? There's an entire outdoor area you don't want to miss. In the spring of 2014, work on the NHMLA Nature … [Read more...]
L.A. Nature Adventure #66: Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
You may remember I’ve been on a bit of a kick about planting natives this spring. It’s one small way we’re trying to support our local ecosystem. One of the most challenging things about going native is finding the right plants. Only a few nurseries in our area even sell native plants. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden (RSABG) has one such nursery – along with 86 acres … [Read more...]
The Big List of Outdoor Adventures for Los Angeles Kids
Los Angeles may be well known for the Hollywood Sign and seriously awful traffic. But those of us who call L.A. home also know it is full of amazing outdoor places for families to play and explore year round. This big list of outdoor adventures for Los Angeles kids is a great place to get some inspiration. No more excuses for not being able to find somewhere to explore nature … [Read more...]