Earlier this week, I shared six things kids can do to help wild animals. One idea: To create a wildlife habitat in your yard. If you have no idea what that means – or feel overwhelmed at the prospect of having to create some kind of fancy garden in your backyard – don’t panic. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has got you covered. Here’s the Cliff Notes version of … [Read more...]
6 Things Kids Can Do to Help Wild Animals
As part of my month-long celebration of Earth Day (April 22), I’ll be sharing ideas this week about things kids can do to help wild animals. When it comes to talk of kids and wild animals, the first thing that pops into my mind is the idea that most kids know more about endangered animals that live in far-off places they might never see than they do about the wild creatures … [Read more...]
Saturday Snapshot: Bee
Welcome to “Saturday Snapshot,” a new feature that highlights photos we take as part of our seasonal nature photo scavenger hunts. Have you been seeing signs of spring in your neck of the woods? The 2013 Spring nature photo scavenger hunt is a fun way to focus in on how spring is unfolding where you live. Come join the fun! Look for our complete collection of #springnaturehunt … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun: Take Flower Photos
Earlier this week, I introduced you to The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book. It provides some 448 great things to do in nature before you grow up. I thought it’d be fun to give one a try. Thankfully, The Little Explorer obliged. We went a little nuts and picked not a spring activity, but a summer one: Take flower photos. It’s got an adventure scale rating of 2 (which means … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book
The idea behind The Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Book: 448 Great Things to Do in Nature Before You Grow Up came from the best possible source: A kid. A 9 year old who had created a list of things he wanted to do before he became an adult. But it wasn’t just any list; it was a checklist for nature. Inspired by this list, authors Stacy Tornio and Ken Keffer started making one of … [Read more...]