Easter is just three short weeks away, making it high time for me to figure out what’s going in the kids’ baskets this year. Aside from the chocolate bunnies of course …The Little Explorer's 1st EasterAs you might expect, I always include at least a few items in our Easter baskets to encourage outdoor play and nature exploration. I was thrilled to see that many of you fans on … [Read more...]
The Big List of Outdoor Adventures for Los Angeles Kids
Los Angeles may be well known for the Hollywood Sign and seriously awful traffic. But those of us who call L.A. home also know it is full of amazing outdoor places for families to play and explore year round. This big list of outdoor adventures for Los Angeles kids is a great place to get some inspiration. No more excuses for not being able to find somewhere to explore nature … [Read more...]
Solving the Mystery of the Woodpecker on the Telephone Pole
Just in case I haven’t shared this before, let me assure you. I don’t have a degree in biology, ecology, microbiology or any other science that provides me with the knowledge you might think you need to teach your kids about nature. I don’t have a degree in education or child development, either. But what I do have is the most important tool any adult needs to explore nature … [Read more...]
Urban Nature Adventure: Micro Safari
How many critters can you spot in this picture? Look closely. Very closely. This is what The Little Explorer and I discovered last week when we went on our very own mico safari.What’s a micro safari? It’s what I call it when we explore the plants and critters that inhabit a very small area. In our case, we took a close-up look at the life we discovered on the stems of a … [Read more...]
Field Report Friday: Riding the Ballona Creek Bike Path
The Ballona Creek Bike Path is a bit of a treasure for us city, outdoorsy folk. The 7-mile route begins at a park in east Culver City, continuing through residential neighborhoods, making its way past the Ballona Wetlands, eventually finishing up at the Pacific Ocean. There are several spots where you can access the trail, making it simple enough to shorten for even the … [Read more...]