Spring isn’t the only time that wildflowers put on a show. Some wait until summer to come out and play. Which makes now the perfect time to go on a wildflower walk.
About all you need for a wildflower walk is an open field or meadow – the bigger, the better. National, state and local nature parks make great spots for wildflower walks with their numerous trails and wide open areas.
To make your wildflower walk more interesting, encourage the kiddos to:
- See how many different types of wildflowers you can find.
- Count how many different colors you see.
- Look for bees and butterflies, too – they shouldn’t be far away!
- Try to name the wildflowers you see. If you spot a flower you can’t identify, take a picture and consult a field guide when you get back home.
- Draw your favorite wildflower in a sketchbook or nature journal.
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I was thinking of you during our wildflower walks … wishing you were along to help us name the ones we couldn't identify & share their "story."
I love this time of year for wildflowers! We also take a flower press and bring a few blooms home for projects and observation. (Only in areas where it's allowed, and where there are an abundance of that particular flower species.)