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 PlanEnjoy a family nature walk with friends at the Ballona Wetlands.To try this adventure outside of the Los Angeles area … Head to your local wetlands or marsh. Or seek out a park with a pond or lake and … [Read more...]
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Green Hour Tip: Share Nature With Friends
Today’s post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will provide you with inspiration to make getting outside every day a habit.The big explorer and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon outside with friends yesterday. Not only was it fun to discover a new place, but it was also a nice break from our usual routine spending time outside on our own.I used to … [Read more...]
Web Spotlight: Nature Rocks
I’ve wanted to spotlight some of my favorite bloggers and websites since I first started here, but I never seemed to find the time. I’m hoping to do better in the future. Toward that goal, today I’m proud to announce that I’ve volunteered to be an official Nature Rocks Ambassador – and I’ve got the nifty badge to prove it! What’s a Nature Rocks Ambassador? My job as … [Read more...]
Come Join Our Family Nature Club!
I’ve been remiss in reporting back on our family nature club adventures since our first in July. Truth is, although our outings have been very enjoyable, our group has been fairly inconsistent in size – and on some occasions ours and one other family were the only to come out. Regardless of the size of our group, our adventures have all been fun. This summer, we: played … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Build a Nest
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. We’ve had birds on the brain for weeks now, so I suppose it was inevitable that eventually we’d try our hand at creating a nest. We haven’t had any luck seeing one up close, but we have noticed a ton of large nests in the trees right in front of our house.We decided it might be fun to turn … [Read more...]