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October 31, 2018 Family Nature Tips / Nature Walks / new experiences / Writing

Freewriting Fun: Take it Outside

Walking and writing… this is our writing focus this week.  We’ve been experiencing beautiful, warm fall weather, an ideal time

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February 19, 2014 At Home / Family Nature Tips / Weekly Photo Challenge

Treasures: A Nature Basket

My son collects soooo many sticks, rocks, feathers, nuts, and other cool stuff during our outings that his “treasures” have

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Want to be Happier? Take a Walk in Nature

Within moments of beginning my walk around the grounds of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley this morning, I began

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January 2, 2014 Benefits of Outdoor Play / Family Nature Tips

The Importance of Outdoor Time: Why I Blog

As I enter 2014, I feel the need to answer the question, “Why do I blog?”  When I created “A

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September 7, 2013 Children in Nature / Fun Books / Nature Exploration / Nature Programs / Quotes / Silent Saturday

Silent Saturday: Nature Journaling

“The most important thing we can teach our children is to observe well.” -Ernst Mayer, Evolutionary Biologist Learning about animal

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September 4, 2013 Family Nature Tips

Greenopedia: A Source for Practical Ideas, Tips and Advice for Sustainable Living

As someone who’s concerned about the environment and the future health of our world, I try to live in a

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June 20, 2013 Camping / Camping: Around the Bay / Family Nature Tips

Our Favorite Camping Treat: Nutella S’mores!

It’s always frustrated me a bit that when making s’mores while out camping, the chocolate just doesn’t melt.  I know

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May 8, 2013 Family Nature Tips / Nature Play

Connecting Kids With Nature: How Grandparents Can Help

Are you a grandparent who would like to help connect your grandchild(ren) with the natural world?  Check out these great

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April 21, 2013 At Home / At the Park / Family Nature Tips

Three Classic Backyard Games: Fun For Kids and Adults

It can be tough to find outdoor games that are truly fun for both children and adults.  Here are three

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March 18, 2013 Fun Books / Outdoor Education / Reviews

Great book! Friends of the Earth: A History of American Environmentalism

In preparation for Earth Day next month, I’m currently reading a wonderful book… Friends of the Earth:  A History of

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March 13, 2013 Art Fun / Children in Nature / Family Nature Tips / Nature Walks

Photography for Kids: Fun with an iPhone

I enjoyed a fun walk around our neighborhood on Monday with my son, looking for signs of spring.  My son

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January 23, 2013 Benefits of Outdoor Play / Children in Nature / Family Nature Tips / Nature Exploration / Nature Walks

The Calming Effect of Nature on Children

One of the great things about playing in nature is that bouts of exertion and excitement are often interspersed with

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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 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 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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July 10, 2012 At Home / Biology / Family Nature Tips / Fun Books / Outdoor Education / View from Home

Connect with Nature: Find Your Sit Spot

I’m currently reading the book, What the Robin Knows:  How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World, by Jon

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July 2, 2012 Family Nature Tips / Yosemite

10 Things To Do In Yosemite Valley With Little Kids

I’ve been visiting Yosemite National Park my entire life.  My adventures there began at a young age, with my first

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July 1, 2012 Art Fun / Family Nature Tips / Nature Play

Kids ‘n Cameras: Five Tips for Introducing Children to Photography

Just in the past few months, my son has become interested in cameras and photography.  Both my husband and I

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First Time Camping with Kids? 5 Tips!

It’s that time of year when parents with young children are beginning to plan that very first camp trip with

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April 29, 2012 Animal Fun / At Home / Family Nature Tips / Gardens

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

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April 21, 2012 Fun Books / Hiking with Kids

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,

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March 25, 2012 Family Nature Tips / Nature Play / Treasure Hunting

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

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March 18, 2012 Family Nature Tips / Hiking with Kids / Nature Programs / Nature Walks / Outdoor Education

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

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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

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February 27, 2012 Educational Activities / Family Nature Tips / Nature Play / Nature Walks / Outdoor Education

Exploring Nature with Your Baby: 6 Tips

  The sight of leaves blowing in the wind, the scent of flowers, the feel of grass, the sound of

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February 22, 2012 At Home / At the Park / Benefits of Outdoor Play / Family Nature Tips / Nature Walks / Quick Activities

Outside Play, Every Day

Getting outside every day is a necessity for me, both for my physical and emotional health.  I begin to feel

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