Welcome to Day 18 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.Got rocks? Yeah … us, too. It seems we can’t even make it around the block without someone filling pockets with the things. Truth be told, I love that the boys find something unique and … [Read more...]
Day 17: Make a Recycled Nature Rattle
Welcome to Day 17 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. Back in November, I invited award-winning children’s performer Ms. Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou to share an idea for helping kids connect with nature through music. Daria has traveled the … [Read more...]
Day 16: Go Stargazing
I can’t believe we’re half way through January – and our 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun. I hope you’ve been enjoying it so far! I also hope you’ve had a chance to head outside with your kiddos for at least 15 minutes each day. (I’ll wait while you give yourself a much-deserved pat on the back.) If you haven’t started playing along yet, no time like the present! To catch up … [Read more...]
Day 15: Take a Color Walk
Welcome to Day 15 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To catch up on what we’ve been up to, you might want to head here. I can just hear you now: “Debi, what are you thinking? There’s no color to see during winter!” That’s what I used to think, too. Until I started paying closer attention … [Read more...]
Day 14: Explore a Tree
Welcome to Day 14 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun, a month-long series offering simple ways to get outside exploring the natural world. To catch up on what we’ve been up to, you might want to head here. I’m a huge fan of trees. I am in awe of their strength and beauty. They stand tall and unshakable in even the most trying circumstances. They can be content to share their … [Read more...]