Welcome to Day 23 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To see activities from earlier this month, head here. I hope those of you with snow on the ground in your backyard are enjoying this series. So far, I’ve tried to feature all-weather activities that could work for you either now or as soon … [Read more...]
Day 22: Have a Cloud Race
Welcome to Day 22 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To see activities from earlier this month, head here. When we’re short on time and the day is feeling chaotic, I grab my nature fix the only way I know how: I look up. In the sky, there is always something interesting happening, something … [Read more...]
Day 21: Watch Backyard Birds
Welcome to Day 21 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To see activities from earlier this month, head here. One of the activities I recommended earlier this month was making a pinecone birdfeeder – in part as a way to get to know the birds that call your backyard home. Now it’s time to … [Read more...]
Day 20: Find North With a Stick
Welcome to Day 20 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To see activities from earlier this month, head here. Remember a couple of days ago when I mentioned that The Explorers like to hoard gather rocks on our neighborhood walks? Of course, that’s not all they like to pick up. Taking the No. 2 … [Read more...]
Day 19: Go on a Nature Photo Hunt
Welcome to Day 19 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To see activities from earlier this month, head here.Have you ever wondered what winter looks like through the eyes of your child? One way to find out is to head outside with a camera in hand and snap away. Don’t worry if your little explorer … [Read more...]