Welcome to Day 13 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. You know those days when the kids are itching to run around, hop, jump, skip or just move? (I know, what day isn’t like that?) Wind streamers give you an excuse to do just … [Read more...]
Day 12: Go on a Micro Safari
Welcome to Day 12 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. How much do you think you could discover about nature in just one square foot of space? You might be surprised.Turns out you don’t necessarily need a lot of green space to … [Read more...]
Day 11: Keep a Moon Diary
Welcome to Day 11 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. Even before he had words, The Big Explorer was fascinated with the moon. When he was old enough, he called it a “ball,” then “full moon” or “part moon” depending on the time … [Read more...]
Day 10: Climb a Tree
Welcome to Day 10 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 admit it: Even this outdoor-loving nature mama gets nervous when her kids want to climb a tree. Like most of you, I worry that they might fall and get hurt.It’s true; that … [Read more...]
Day 9: Create Ice Art
Okay my cold weather area fans – this one’s for you! Day 9 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun requires freezing temperatures, preferably the kind outdoors. Besides cold weather (or a freezer), to create ice art you’ll need some bits of nature (leaves, berries, seeds, acorns, etc), a plastic plate, ice cube tray or other baking molds, and ribbon or string. Day 9: Create ice … [Read more...]