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
Category: Family Nature Tips
Treasures: A Nature Basket
My son collects soooo many sticks, rocks, feathers, nuts, and other cool stuff during our outings that his “treasures” have
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
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
Silent Saturday: Nature Journaling
“The most important thing we can teach our children is to observe well.” -Ernst Mayer, Evolutionary Biologist Learning about animal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Outside Play, Every Day
Getting outside every day is a necessity for me, both for my physical and emotional health. I begin to feel
