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Month: September 2012

September 30, 2012 Astronomy / Outdoor Education / Science for Kids

Let’s Count Stars!

I’m always on the lookout for citizen science projects that would be fun to do with my son.  I believe

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September 29, 2012 Monterey / Monterey County / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

Photos taken last weekend during a walk along the Pacific Grove section of the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail.  My husband

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September 27, 2012 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Solitary

Our one child…. completely entranced by the beautiful view of Monterey Bay. Photo taken September 22, 2012, Pacific Grove, California

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September 26, 2012 Biology / Nature Play / Nature Walks

Going on a Bug Hunt

While my husband was warming up for his bike race on Saturday (see post here… Cyclo-Cross, Monterey Style), my son

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September 25, 2012 At Home / Nature Walks / Outdoor Education

Environmentalism for Kids: Clean up the Neighborhood

For those of you who have been following my blog for a while, you know my son loves to take

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September 24, 2012 Educational Activities / Family Nature Tips / Fun Books / Outdoor Education / Reviews

Top 5 Nature Activity Books for Families

Looking for a book filled with activities and advice to help you get into nature with your kids?  I’ve listed

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September 23, 2012 Cycling with Kids / Monterey

Cyclo-Cross, Monterey Style

I haven’t written much about my husband so far.  Much of the time, while I’m out and about with our

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September 23, 2012 At the Park / Parks

Scrambling: Fun on the Rocks

I wish more city parks had rock structures like these for kids to scramble on.  The following photos were taken

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September 22, 2012 Contra Costa County / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve

Photos taken on a hike earlier this week at the Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve in San Ramon… You may also

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September 20, 2012 Festivals

This Weekend in Oakland– Art in Nature: The Nature of Art Festival

This looks so much fun!  In one of the most beautiful parks in the San Francisco East Bay, this festival

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September 20, 2012 At Home / Nature Walks / View from Home

First Signs of Fall

Yesterday, I wrote about taking your child out on walk to look for signs of Autumn (Take a “Signs of

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September 19, 2012 Nature Exploration / Nature Walks / Outdoor Education

Take a “Signs of Fall” Walk

Saturday is the first day of Autumn.  While it doesn’t quite feel like fall yet here in the San Francisco

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September 18, 2012 Gardens / Outdoor Education

The Hungry Owl Project

I have to preface this post by stating that we live on the edge of our city, on the border

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September 17, 2012 View from Home

My Love, the Dark-eyed Junco

I have to admit,  I’m in love with the Dark-eyed Junco.  Not only are these little birds gorgeous, but they

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September 16, 2012 Parks

Great Park for Nature Play: Chabot Park, San Leandro

Yesterday, we attended a wedding reception in a park I’ve never been to… Chabot Park in San Leandro. What a

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September 15, 2012 Contra Costa County / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Las Trampas Ridge Trail

A few photos from my hike earlier this week on the Las Trampas Ridge Trail in San Ramon… For more

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September 13, 2012 Reviews

Won’t Back Down… Simple, Anti-Union Propaganda

Tuesday night, my husband and I did something we haven’t done in a long time…. went to a movie!  I

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September 12, 2012 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far

For information about the WordPress challenge:  Weekly Photo Challenge:  Near and Far

September 11, 2012 At the Park / Nature Play

Go Climb a Tree

We’re lucky to have a couple parks nearby that have great trees for climbing.  The kids are drawn as much

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September 10, 2012 Animal Fun / At Home / View from Home

Finch Fun

Yesterday morning, my son was quietly building with his Lincoln Logs when he happily exclaimed, “Look, Mommy, a goldfinch!  There’s

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September 9, 2012 Family Nature Tips / Hiking with Kids / Nature Exploration

Article: 6 Tips for Outdoor Adventures with Kids

My article about getting outside for a hiking adventure with the kids has been featured on The Roundup at Circle

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September 8, 2012 Alameda County / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Martin Canyon Creek Trail

Now that my son is in kindergarten, I have a little more free to get out for some hiking during

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September 7, 2012 At the Park / Parks

Climbing the Wall…

An awesome way to burn some kid energy is to head out for some  rock climbing… park style. For a

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September 6, 2012 Parks / Water Play

Water Play! Val Vista Park, Pleasanton

It was HOT earlier this week! Tuesday was a perfect afternoon to spend at one of our local parks with

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September 5, 2012 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Free Spirit

September 4, 2012 Family Nature Tips

Want to be more social? How to find your tribe!

Five years ago, about six months after my son was born, I became desperate to find people to hang out

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September 2, 2012 Animal Fun

The Sky Ride, Oakland Zoo

On a busy day at the Oakland Zoo, it’s nice to escape the crowds with a trip on the Sky

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September 2, 2012 Animal Fun / Photos

Oakland Zoo, August 2012

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