I’ve shared all sorts of ways to connect with nature since starting this blog. But what about music? Before The Little Explorer came on the scene, we didn’t devote that much attention to creating songs or making music with nature. These days, that’s all changing. But I’m still no expert on the subject. So I invited someone who knows a thing or two about music and nature to … [Read more...]
Crushed Leaf Mosaics
Got leaves? You’ll need a few for this one – which makes it a perfect fall activity. We gathered our leaves one afternoon on a nature walk around the neighborhood. We took our time choosing as many different shapes, sizes and colors as we could find. Head outside with a small bag in hand and gather up as many leaves as you can find (the kind already on the ground, that is!). … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Explore Nature in November
Halloween has come and gone. And Christmas seems like it’s a lifetime away. Or so my kids tell me. What to do to make getting outside and into nature fun now that the weather has cooled off? Start with the basics: Dress for the weather, keep it simple and have fun. Here are 10 ideas for connecting with nature in November: 1. Participate in the Fall Nature Photo … [Read more...]
The Great Pumpkin Count
At 4 ½, The Little Explorer is fascinated with counting. So instead of our usual Halloween nature scavenger hunt, I thought it might be fun to see how many pumpkins we could spot on a walk around the neighborhood. We called our game "The Great Pumpkin Count." The one rule we made for our little game was that we would only count the real pumpkins, not plastic, ceramic or … [Read more...]
Taste Testing Apples With Kids
There is an amazing school garden at The Explorers' elementary school. Lucky for me, I’m in good with the Booster mom who brings kids out to spend time in the space each week. While her passion lies in the planting and harvesting of fruits and vegetables, mine lies in the chance to help the students connect with nature in other ways, too. Given the timing, I thought … [Read more...]