Gracie & Billy, two blind rehabed seals that call the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego homeEveryday Nature is dedicated to highlighting the beauty, magic and wonder of the natural world in the city and beyond. How did you enjoy nature this week? … [Read more...]
Field Trip Friday: Descanso Gardens
Welcome to “Field Trip Friday” where I share an idea for a fun outing in nature. The setting is specific, but the advice is intended for use wherever you might call home. The Plan Enjoy an outdoor play date at Descanso Gardens. To try this adventure outside of the Los Angeles area … Make a play date with friends and take it outside to a botanical garden near … [Read more...]
Top 10 Books About Nature Play on My Reading List
Welcome back to “Top Ten Tuesdays,” where I share one of my many nature-themed idea lists. Enjoy! Top 10 Books About Nature Play on My Reading List I wish I had more hours in the day to read. Since I started this blog, I’ve been collecting one heck of a reading list. Here are just some of the books I have on hand at the moment. (You can check those I’ve already reviewed … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun: Garden Scavenger Hunt
Backyard Nature Fun activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. This weekend, The Big Explorer’s elementary school held its annual Back to School Picnic in the school garden. I’d volunteered to coordinate the event, so you might not be surprised to discover that a garden scavenger hunt was on the agenda. The Big Explorer helped me create … [Read more...]
Everyday Nature: Wildflowers in the School Garden
The perfect back-to-school greeting – gorgeous wildflowers planted by the Big Explorer's class last spring. Everyday Nature is dedicated to highlighting the beauty, magic and wonder of the natural world in the city and beyond. How did you enjoy nature this week? … [Read more...]