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
Slowing down, being present, and noticing the beauty around us.
Walking and writing… this is our writing focus this week. We’ve been experiencing beautiful, warm fall weather, an ideal time
My son collects soooo many sticks, rocks, feathers, nuts, and other cool stuff during our outings that his “treasures” have
Within moments of beginning my walk around the grounds of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley this morning, I began
As I enter 2014, I feel the need to answer the question, “Why do I blog?” When I created “A
“The most important thing we can teach our children is to observe well.” -Ernst Mayer, Evolutionary Biologist Learning about animal
As someone who’s concerned about the environment and the future health of our world, I try to live in a
It’s always frustrated me a bit that when making s’mores while out camping, the chocolate just doesn’t melt. I know
Are you a grandparent who would like to help connect your grandchild(ren) with the natural world? Check out these great
It can be tough to find outdoor games that are truly fun for both children and adults. Here are three
In preparation for Earth Day next month, I’m currently reading a wonderful book… Friends of the Earth: A History of
I enjoyed a fun walk around our neighborhood on Monday with my son, looking for signs of spring. My son
One of the great things about playing in nature is that bouts of exertion and excitement are often interspersed with
Looking for a book filled with activities and advice to help you get into nature with your kids? I’ve listed
My article about getting outside for a hiking adventure with the kids has been featured on The Roundup at Circle
Five years ago, about six months after my son was born, I became desperate to find people to hang out
I’m currently reading the book, What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World, by Jon
I’ve been visiting Yosemite National Park my entire life. My adventures there began at a young age, with my first
Just in the past few months, my son has become interested in cameras and photography. Both my husband and I
It’s that time of year when parents with young children are beginning to plan that very first camp trip with
After struggling with what to do with our little backyard for the last several years, I think I’ve finally found
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area (or plan to visit) and you have kids and enjoy hiking,
Letterboxing has been around forever (well, at least, a few hundred years), but I just learned about it within the
This afternoon we attended a family nature walk, a free naturalist-led event held in the Tilden Nature Area in the
As someone who leads a lot of hiking outings with little kids, today I’m going to address a question I’m
The sight of leaves blowing in the wind, the scent of flowers, the feel of grass, the sound of
Getting outside every day is a necessity for me, both for my physical and emotional health. I begin to feel