I hope you’re not afraid of a little dirt. (And if you are, it’s time to get over it!) Consider Day 3 of our 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun an opportunity to let go of worries about clean clothes, hands and faces. Focus instead on one of the most basic rights of childhood: Playing in dirt. Day 3: Dig in the dirt. Today’s challenge might just be tougher on you than the kids. … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun – Day 2: Start a family adventure journal
Welcome to Day 2 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun! That’s right – a month-long series offering you simple, fun ways to get outside exploring nature right in your own backyard. Were you able to watch the sunset yesterday? If you missed it, no worries! There’s a new one heading your way every day this year! Day 2: Start a family adventure journal. Consider this our twist … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun – Day 2: Start a family adventure journal
Welcome to Day 2 of 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun! That’s right – a month-long series offering you simple, fun ways to get outside exploring nature right in your own backyard. Were you able to watch the sunset yesterday? If you missed it, no worries! There’s a new one heading your way every day this year! Day 2: Start a family adventure journal. Consider this our twist … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun – Day 1: Watch a sunset
Happy New Year! I hope you’re ready to get exploring because today I’m excited to be kicking off 31 Days of Backyard Nature Fun. My goal? To help you get outside and into nature with your kids – right in your own backyard.Every day this month I’ll offer up a simple, fun way to get outside exploring the natural world. Activities are designed to be doable in 15 minutes or less in … [Read more...]
Best of Backyard Nature Fun in 2012
It’s just about time to close the books on 2012. But before we get started on our 31 days of backyard nature fun, I thought I’d squeeze in one final top 10 list of the year. Although I’ve written about everything from how to plan a nature date with kids to exploring caves this year, it’s been my posts about backyard nature fun that remain the most popular. (That’s one reason … [Read more...]