Here you’ll find articles about attracting and exploring nature in the backyard, you’ll also find gardening articles and nature appreciation activities like bird watching, hunting for bugs, and more.
Below you’ll find a list of great backyard campfire or firepit accessories and tools. With today’s rising trend in upscale outdoor living spaces and outdoor kitchens, having a fire pit is becoming a very popular backyard feature. With increased availability of affordable fire pit accessories, tools, and designs, setting up your own backyard campfire can […]
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Looking for a fun and easy fall or winter bird activity for your kids? Wanting to make some DIY Christmas gifts for neighbors and teachers while you’re at it? Cookie cutter bird seed ornaments for outside are the answer! These are super easy to make and aside from the time it takes for them to
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Submitted by guest author, Sophia. See bio for more details. Swimming pools can be a lot of fun for people of all ages, including teenagers. In fact, teens tend to have the most fun in pools, as they can play games, invite their friends over, and even host their own pool parties. Pool games are
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Guest submission, written by Rebekah As a grandparent, you play an important role in the lives of your grandchildren. You’re there to lend an ear, offer advice, and share your wisdom with the younger generation. Of course, you’re there to be a friend, too – and there’s no better way to foster that sense of
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I have not met a kid who didn’t like to play in the dirt. Kids are naturally curious and the wild jungle of a flower bed or patio planter is like new undiscovered territory for them. You’ll want your kids’ first gardening experiences to be positive because their enthusiasm for future gardening endeavors will likely
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Written by guest author, Karen Rutherford In this article, we will give you a couple of great tips for introduce birding to kids! We made a list with tips and activities to introduce your kids to bird watching, and we believe that they are going to like it! Observing and watching different kinds of birds
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Fairies are legendary creatures (or mythical beings, depending on how you want to spin it) often depicted in the folklore of various cultures as tiny, beautiful, winged creatures with magical powers who live in nature. The way you choose to use your fairy house is also completely up to you! You may often see a
Fairy Houses to make, buy, play with, and enjoy! Read More »
Gardening is a great way to bond with your family while enjoying the great outdoors. No matter young or old, people of all ages can have fun gardening. Fortunately, there are some great family garden crafts that all can enjoy. Whether you live in an apartment or live in a house, there are many ways
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Are you on the hunt for easy winter nature connections? Making your backyard and balcony inviting to local birds is such a simple way to bring more nature into your family’s life. And remember to get your kids involved in attracting winter birds because backyard birding is a great backyard activity! Tips to attract birds
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No child is too young to play in the garden. Not only will early exploration of the garden instill an interest in the growing world, help build stronger bodies and minds, but it could also lead to some yummy meals of roasted carrots and strawberry shortcake in years to come. So, how do you cultivate
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