Here you’ll find all the fun ideas, tips, gear suggestions, and inspiration you need for outdoor family fun. Get both indoor and outdoor nature activity ideas. You’ll read about scavenger hunts, outdoor games, nature appreciation, backyard play, nature crafting, gardening with kids, books, nature study, and more.
One of the most precious things in a parent’s life is to have the opportunity to re-live the joy and wonder of childhood. Did you know you’d be given this gift when you had your first child? I didn’t know how much I would appreciate and enjoy this second chance. Also, I didn’t know how […]
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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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When does that gardening itch begin for you? For me, it’s in the coldest of winter, when the snow is falling, and when I haven’t seen the dirt for months. That’s when I start thinking about seeds and flowers, about bees, and fresh strawberries. We’ve been exploring our library’s shelves for kids books about spring
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Insects are really cool! Did you know that a woolly bear caterpillar might live up to 14 years as a caterpillar, but then only 5 days as a moth? Did you know that a slug has retractable eyes? How about the scarab beetle who lays its eggs in a ball of poop?
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