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...]
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How to Raise Kids Who Care About the Planet
"We Care About the World," by the big explorerI’ve never had a conversation with my kids about global warming, the impact of our carbon footprint or the plight of endangered wild animals. And yet they seem to understand that caring for the planet we live on – and its wild creatures – is just something we do.I think that’s at least in part because we spend a lot of time outside … [Read more...]
Make This a Year of Magical Moments in Nature
I’ve been reading a ton of posts lately about setting New Year’s resolutions, but try as I may, I can’t come up with a list of my own. Instead, I thought I’d share with you my favorite gift from the 2010 holidays. Why, you ask? Because this gift wasn’t just as sweet as pie; it reinforced my belief that the best thing we can give our children is our time. In our family, that … [Read more...]
First Snow
When we planned our pre-Thanksgiving trip to our cabin in Yosemite National Park back in September, we had no idea it would turn into the adventure it became. We didn’t know then that the kids would wind up seeing their first snow. But I couldn’t have dreamed up a better scenario. As we drove down the windy road toward our cabin, then over the tiny bridge and down our … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Vacation Jar
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. While I am a supporter of the Leave No Trace principles, I admit I have my shortcomings. Sometimes when we’re out exploring nature, we snag a few keepsakes to help us remember our adventures. This summer’s trip to our cabin in Yosemite National Park is a perfect example. We spent a … [Read more...]