Today’s post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will provide you with inspiration to make getting outside every day a habit. I think I’ve mentioned here before that from the time he could walk, the now 3-year-old Little Explorer earned the nickname “The Runner.” He is full of energy. Seemingly boundless energy. So much energy that taking … [Read more...]
How to Make Drip Castles With Kids
Until earlier this year, I’d never heard of drip castles. But when I saw some kids making them during a January family nature club outing to Leo Carrillo State Park, I was intrigued.It wasn’t until just this past week that we finally got a lesson in making one. So if you’re looking for a new twist on an old favorite (building sand castles, that is), here’s a quick guide to … [Read more...]
Everyday Nature: Seagull
Spotting seagulls around here is pretty routine, but a close-up encounter is something special. Everyday Nature is dedicated to highlighting the beauty, magic and wonder of the natural world in the city and beyond. How did nature inspire you this week? … [Read more...]
Field Trip Friday: Beach Play at Dorothy Green Park
The Plan Head to a new-to-us park by the beach after school (or in this case, after day camp). Add dinner if things go well. To try this adventure somewhere other than Los Angeles … Head to a park near a body of water and bring along a picnic dinner. Field Notes I picked Dorothy Green Park because it’s right across the strand from a popular stretch of beach in Santa … [Read more...]
Dig and Discover
After spending last week at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s Junior Dinosaur Institute day camp, what do you think The Big Explorer has on his mind? Why digging for dinosaurs, of course!During camp, The Big Explorer learned all about fossils – where they’re found, what tools are used to dig them up, even how they’re transported from one place to another. This … [Read more...]