Childhood should involve countless hours chasing fireflies, making mud pies, and building forts. These are the essential elements of the childhood experience—not devices and crammed schedules.

We’ve screened every suggested activity with a “real life” filter taking into account busy schedules, competing screen time, the gargantuan effort it can sometimes take to get kids outside.

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Often, when we think about exploring nature with children, we look for green spaces. Parks,...
It’s fall. The season when loose parts from nature are literally falling at our feet....
Making your own pine cone bird feeder with your child is an easy, inexpensive project...
With over half of the world population living in cities, and more becoming urban every...
The lazy, hazy days of summer are becoming a distant memory and the weather is...
Leaves. We see them every day, nearly everywhere we go. In fact, we’re so accustomed...
If you and your child are ready to explore the magical world of moss, creating...
More of us are heading outdoors to feel healthy and free in nature lately, particularly...
With social distancing still in play, this is a great time to start some backyard...
A walk in nature can provide the perfect dose of rich sensory information that can...

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