Creating Our Backyard Wildlife Habitat: Step One, Provide Food
Today my son and I began working towards making our backyard into a Certified Wildlife Habitat, per the guidelines provided
Month: April 2012
Attract Wildlife to Your Home – Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
After struggling with what to do with our little backyard for the last several years, I think I’ve finally found
Walk, Run, Bike, Scooter….Alamo Creek Trail, Dublin
I found the Alamo Creek Trail in the center of Dublin when my son was about four months old, and
Scooters at the Skate Park (Val Vista, Pleasanton)
Simple park play… ride scooters at the skate park! We like to go when the park is quiet, when the
Fun! Children’s Fairyland, Oakland
Children’s Fairyland is a storybook park that’s been around longer than Disneyland. In fact, it inspired Walt Disney to create
Turkey on the Fence
At this time of year (Spring), the turkeys are all over around here. We hear them when we go on
Visit Report: Lindsay Wildlife Museum
For those kids (and adults) who love animals, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek is a must-visit. The facility
Look for Lizards
As the weather has been warming up, we’ve been seeing more and more lizards on our walks. I believe these
Take a Trash Collecting Walk
To celebrate Earth Day today, my son asked if we could walk around our neighborhood and collect trash. He’s been
Family Hike, Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve, Oakland
After several days stuck home due to sickness, my husband, son, and I headed out today for a short hike
Book Recommendation: Best Hikes with Kids, San Francisco Bay Area
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area (or plan to visit) and you have kids and enjoy hiking,
Earth Day 2012
How do you plan to celebrate Earth Day this weekend? Assuming my son is feeling better (he has a horrible
Thank You! Liebster Award & Versatile Blogger Award
I’ve recently been given two blogging awards by fellow bloggers, and I want to give a big thank you to
Amazing Animals Scavenger Hunt, Oakland Zoo
We’ve had a membership to the Oakland Zoo for over three years now. We visit frequently, as it is a
Take a “Signs of Spring” Walk
The wildflowers are starting to bloom, new leaves are growing on the tips of branches, gardens are beginning to sprout…
Simple Outdoor Play: Go to the Park
Need a bit of healthy, energy-expending outdoor time for your child(ren), but not sure what to do? Keep it simple.
Tartan Day Scottish Fair, Ardenwood Historic Farm
Sunshine and warmth… much appreciated after a week of storms! And a beautiful day to celebrate our Scottish heritage. We
Family Bike Ride, Bayview Trail, Coyote Hills Regional Park
The 3.5 mile, paved Bayview Trail in Coyote Hills Regional Park is perfect for the beginning cyclist. I consider a
This Saturday… Sunol Wildflower Festival!
One of our favorite Bay Area festivals, the Sunol Wildflower Festival, is being held this Saturday, April 14th. We attended
Urbia Adventure # 1: Treasure in the Hills of San Francisco
Aargh, Batman… there’s treasure in yonder hills! OK, so pirate speak and Batman don’t really go together, but I can’t
Solo Hike, Rocky Ridge View Trail, Las Trampas, San Ramon
With summer only a couple months away, it’s time to begin training for summer hiking in the Sierras. Also, after
Outdoor Art: String Painting
We did this art activity at the Chabot Space Center‘s Tyke Explorer class last week. When I asked my son
Urbia Adventures: Exploring Nature in San Francisco
A friend recently told me about some fun-looking educational treasure hunting booklets created and sold through the Urbia Adventure League.
Solo Time
As much as I love my family and friends, sometimes I need to get out into nature for a little
