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 a play date with friends at the El Dorado Nature Center. Maybe even tack on a hike along one of the nature trails. (Thanks to Michele at Fun Orange County Parks for the invite! Read her … [Read more...]
Give a Kid a Camera: Summer Moments in Nature
Give A Kid a Camera is a monthly series highlighting recent submissions to the Flickr pool. Come show us what nature looks like through the eyes of your young explorer(s). August’s Inspiration: Summer Moments in NatureT-Rex Fossil by Go Explore Nature (The Big Explorer, age 6)The Gorge in Cuyahoga Ohio by Abbey’s World (Eliza, age 4)September’s Challenge: Signs of FallWhile it … [Read more...]
A Kid’s Take on Camping at Leo Carrillo State Park
I finally did it – took The Explorers on their first real camping trip (you may remember our backyard camp out last year, but this was the real deal). I heeded the sage advice I found around the web and kept our first adventure close to home (at nearby Leo Carrillo State Park) and limited it to one night only. I even went a step further and teamed up with a camping-savvy … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to Play With Sticks
I’ve mentioned before how much I love making lists. I thought it might be fun to share some of them with you on a more regular basis. Welcome to the first of what I hope will be many more “Top 10 Tuesdays.” Top 10 Ways to Play With Sticks If you give a kid a stick … you’ll be amazed how little else they need to entertain themselves. Here are a few inspiring ideas to prove … [Read more...]
Everyday Nature: Tide Pool Sea Grass
Just one of many of our tide pool discoveries this week at Leo Carrillo State ParkEveryday 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...]