Nature Fun for Kids: Take a Photo Walk
Our new favorite nature outing is to take a walk together with our cameras. Provide a child with a camera,
Month: June 2012
Originally posted on hike.wander.wonder:
I’ve been entered in the Circle of Mom’s Top 25 Photographer Moms contest. In order to…
Yosemite… Flowers Everywhere
Our first day in Yosemite, my five-year-old and I took a walk to check out the wildflowers. I was impressed
Ah… Yosemite
We’ve been in Yosemite for the past week without Internet access. We’re home now, and I’ll catch up with you
Plums, Pomegranates, Play, and More!
We enjoyed a lovely visit with my mom this weekend. A few photos from our walks around the yard…
The Bee in the Zucchini
Luckily, my son is observant. I would’ve missed this if it weren’t for him. While at my parent’s house over
The California Towhee
The California Towhee family has been hanging out in our backyard for months and months, but I’ve been struggling to
Good Night…
Camping out tonight in my parent’s backyard… super fun!
Celebrating the Summer Solstice, Part 2, Riding Bikes at Redwood Regional Park
After spending the morning at the beach (Celebrating the Summer Solstice, Part 1, Shorebird Park, Berkeley ), we headed into
Please Vote for Me! Top 25 Photographer Moms 2012
I’ve been entered in the Circle of Mom’s Top 25 Photographer Moms contest. In order to be placed in the
Celebrating the Summer Solstice, Part 1, Shorebird Park, Berkeley
We celebrated the Summer Solstice yesterday with two awesome nature outings. The first? Beach play with friends at Shorebird Park
Playtime at the Oakland Zoo
As an alternative to the local park or nature area, one of our favorite places for some quality outdoor playtime
Another Favorite… The Coyote
Early yesterday morning, while waiting for the water for my tea to boil, my son brought me to wakefulness by
Camping in the Redwoods, Butano State Park
Butano State Park… I love this place! It’s a short drive from our home in the San Francisco East Bay,
Strawberry Picking Fun! Swanton Berry Farm U-Pik
As part of our annual summer camping trip to Butano State Park, our tradition is to go strawberry picking at
Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
On our way back to the car from the San Francisco Botanical Garden (see post from yesterday), we took a
San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park
My husband, a 5th grade teacher, is now on vacation for the summer. We celebrated the beginning of the season
Children and Nature USA : Campaigns to Get Children Outdoors Make Progress
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Dandelions and Sunshine, Versatility and Love
I just realized my post yesterday (My Childhood Play… My Love of Nature) was my 100th! I remember only a
My Childhood Play… My Love of Nature
This is the backyard of my childhood home. These are the places I played as a child, building forts, climbing
My Little Birder… Loving the Chickadee!
My five-year-old son has a new hobby. Bird watching. About a week or so ago, once a day, he began
Monarchs! Butterfly & Bird Festival, Coyote Hills, Fremont
This morning we attended the 13th Annual Butterfly and Bird Festival, held at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. We’ve
A Saturday Morning
My mom’s birthday was this week, and this is for her. Happy 81st, Mom! Happy Saturday to everyone else!
Exploring the Ringtail Cat Trail, Las Trampas, Alamo
Another great Outdoor Discoveries outing! Today, the naturalist took the kids up the Ringtail Cat Trail into Las Trampas Regional
Solar Oven S’Mores
Yesterday afternoon, we attended a festival held by the East Bay Regional Park District at Shadow Cliffs in celebration of
Search for Snails
A favorite rainy day activity… head outside to look for snails! My son calls them his “snail buddies”. What we
Hiking the Martin Canyon Creek Trail, Dublin, California
The Martin Canyon Creek Trail is my favorite spot to hike in Dublin. It’s even better now that the trail
Farewell, Turkeys!
It’s been more than a week since we’ve seen our resident turkeys. I don’t know where they go over the
Tony Hawk Event, Rad Science Exhibit, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
Yesterday we had the opportunity to see Tony Hawk and other professional skateboarders perform, as part of the opening festivities
Tea Party!
Did you know boys enjoy tea parties, too? Friday afternoon, my son walked downstairs carrying his tea set and suggested
