In our house, reading is as important as getting outside. When a Facebook fan asked me recently for some suggestions for books that help connect kids with nature, I thought it might be fun to share some of the titles currently on our bookshelf.My criteria for choosing the books on this list was simple: Which help generate learning and discussion about life outdoors, animals, … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Shadow Play
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEA: Explore shadows – our own and those of natural elements like trees, rocks and flowers. I came across a post on shadow play earlier this week on Backyard Safari and thought summer was the perfect time to give it a go. OUR NOTES FROM THE FIELD Before heading out, I asked … [Read more...]
Favorite Places to Explore Nature in San Antonio
Today’s guest post is part of the new “Favorite Places to Explore Nature” series and comes from a favorite travel blogger pal of mine, Sarah V. of Wandering Off. I’m thrilled she stopped by to share her thoughts on nature fun in San Antonio. Averaging about 300 days of sunshine per year, San Antonio is the perfect place to explore the outdoors. From hiking trails to … [Read more...]
Finding Nature on The Las Vegas Strip: The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
I love surprises. Who doesn’t, right? We’re spending a few days in Las Vegas at the moment. When we drove in on Saturday, we decided it might be fun for the kids to see the Fountains of Bellagio after dinner as a surprise. They love water and the show is supposed to be fantastic set against the backdrop of the lights of the Las Vegas strip.What we didn’t anticipate was … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Paint Rocks
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEA: Paint some of the many rocks we’ve collected this summer.We came home from Yosemite with more pint-sized pieces of granite than I’d like to admit. Pair that with the fact that the little explorer picks up at least one such treasure from nature on each of our nightly walks and you … [Read more...]