Nature Walk, Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
My favorite spot in the San Francisco East Bay to take kids for a nature walk is Redwood Regional Park,
Month: March 2012
Letterboxing: The Search for the Gingerbread Man
I’m happy to report that our first letterboxing experience was (mostly) a success. For our first outing, I wanted to
Letterboxing: Getting Ready for the Hunt
Letterboxing has been around forever (well, at least, a few hundred years), but I just learned about it within the
Cherry Blossoms, Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco
For a few years now, I’ve been wanting to see the cherry blossom trees while they are in bloom at
Sticks, Rocks, Water… and Friends
I’m convinced that all a kid needs to have fun in nature is a stick, some rocks, a body of
Outdoor Climbing Walls
Climbing has become a new passion for my son in recent weeks. I signed him up for some classes at
Stop, Look, Listen, Observe
This afternoon we attended a family nature walk, a free naturalist-led event held in the Tilden Nature Area in the
Wild Animals Up Close in the San Francisco East Bay
We all know that it’s not OK to approach a wild animal out in nature, so how can we provide
Water Drops
We’re on day four of much-needed rain here in the Bay Area. My son didn’t feel like going outside today
Five Tips for Joyful Hiking with Little Kids
As someone who leads a lot of hiking outings with little kids, today I’m going to address a question I’m
Outdoor Art: Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
For a quick, easy outdoor activity, I keep a bag of sidewalk chalk on our front porch. We were home
Favorite Bay Area Petting Zoos
Touching animals, whether farm animals or ocean creatures, is an experience all children should have the opportunity to enjoy. Watch
How do YOU connect with nature?
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Our Neighborhood Walk
My boy wasn’t feeling well yesterday and didn’t have much energy. After playing inside the house all morning, by the
Newts in the Botanical Garden
We’re lucky to live in California newt country. These magical little creatures can be found throughout the hills in Alameda
Rock Climbing: At the Park
When we feel the need for a touch of Yosemite, but can’t get away for the weekend, we head, believe
Take Reading Time Outside
Today is Read Across America Day, and the forecast is for sunshine throughout the Bay Area. We’re going to celebrate
Outdoor Art: Splatter Painting
Allow your child to channel their inner Jackson Pollock with this fun, messy painting activity. This art is made to
