To know me is to know that I am obsessed with making lists. And not just your typical to-do lists, either. When it comes to this blog alone, I make lists of posts I want to write and places I want to explore with the family.I’m proud to say that these lists have proven helpful, especially when it comes to getting outside with the kids. Thanks to my post earlier this spring on … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Backyard Field Guide | Getting Started
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEA Create our own backyard field guide. After reading an article last week about how to make a field guide to your yard, I thought it might be fun to give it a try. The goal of this first outing wasn’t much: Choose a format for our guide (pictures, words, sketches, etc.) and … [Read more...]
Take Your Kids Camping
The hubby and I have yet to take the explorers camping. I’m hoping this is the summer it’ll happen, but I still have my doubts. So who do I turn to when I need some advice and ideas for ensuring a successful first kids’ camping experience? Fellow blogger Roy Scribner. He encourages parents to experience the great outdoors with their children at CampingBlogger.net and was just … [Read more...]
Exploring Ecosystems at the California Science Center
I was recently invited by the folks at Trekaroo to check out the “Exploring Trees Inside and Out” exhibit at the California Science Center. And if you know how much I love trees, you know I wouldn’t turn down an opportunity to take my explorers to play in and discover more about them!This special exhibit, which runs through September 26, 2010, was designed by the Arbor Day … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Paint (& Splash) Outside
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEA Let the kids paint a wall in our backyard. (The water play was an unplanned consequence of the painting, as you’ll soon see!) After the fun the kids had coloring outside at the cemetery last month, my hubby was inspired to let them paint a wall in our backyard. Before you … [Read more...]