One of our favorite ways to connect with nature when we travel is by visiting parks. We spent last week in Oxnard (as we have for several years running), where along with some very good friends, we rented a beach house to slow down and recover from the mad pace of the holidays. Of course, we spent a lot of time on the beach. But we also returned to a favorite park near our … [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...]
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...]
Anthony C. Beilenson Park (formerly Lake Balboa): A Weekday Nature Haven in the City
The little explorer and I recently shared one of those magic moments that nature so often provides. We stood just a few feet away from one of the most majestic birds to grace our local shores: a great blue heron. If you’d told me I’d have an up-close-and-personal moment with a great blue heron at a city park, I wouldn’t have believed it. But that’s what happened when we visited … [Read more...]
Finding Inspiration on the Trail at Will Rogers State Historic Park
Living in Los Angeles definitely has it perks. Just three weeks ago we were enjoying our first snow on a weekend trip to Yosemite National Park and yesterday we took a hike near Santa Monica in 80 plus degree weather. Gotta love it. This month’s family nature club outing took us to Will Rogers State Historic Park, just a 5-minute drive from the Santa Monica Pier. I’m sad … [Read more...]