Welcome to Day 20 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To see activities from earlier this month, head here. Remember a couple of days ago when I mentioned that The Explorers like to hoard gather rocks on our neighborhood walks? Of course, that’s not all they like to pick up. Taking the No. 2 … [Read more...]
Day 19: Go on a Nature Photo Hunt
Welcome to Day 19 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To see activities from earlier this month, head here.Have you ever wondered what winter looks like through the eyes of your child? One way to find out is to head outside with a camera in hand and snap away. Don’t worry if your little explorer … [Read more...]
Day 18: Stack Rocks
Welcome to Day 18 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To see activities from earlier this month, head here.Got rocks? Yeah … us, too. It seems we can’t even make it around the block without someone filling pockets with the things. Truth be told, I love that the boys find something unique and … [Read more...]
Day 17: Make a Recycled Nature Rattle
Welcome to Day 17 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To see activities from earlier this month, head here. Back in November, I invited award-winning children’s performer Ms. Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou to share an idea for helping kids connect with nature through music. Daria has traveled the … [Read more...]
Day 16: Go Stargazing
I can’t believe we’re half way through January – and our 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun. I hope you’ve been enjoying it so far! I also hope you’ve had a chance to head outside with your kiddos for at least 15 minutes each day. (I’ll wait while you give yourself a much-deserved pat on the back.) If you haven’t started playing along yet, no time like the present! To catch up … [Read more...]