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November 19, 2014 Children in Nature / Photography 101

Photography 101: Moment

To capture a fleeting moment…..  but aren’t they all? The challenge?  WordPress Photography 101:  Moment

November 18, 2014 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids / Weekly Photo Challenge / Yosemite

Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement

Reaching the intended destination of any hike is an achievement.  The best reward?  Gorgeous views all to ourselves. Interested in

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November 14, 2014 Children in Nature / Photography 101

Photography 101: Mystery

The challenge?  WordPress Photography 101:  Mystery

November 7, 2014 Children in Nature / Photography 101

Photography 101: Solitude

The challenge?  WordPress Photography 101:  Solitude

November 5, 2014 Children in Nature / Eastern Sierras / Photography 101

Photography 101: Water

Crystal Lake, Mammoth Lakes, California Photo taken October, 2014 The Challenge?  Photography 101:  Water  

April 2, 2014 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids

All is Good!

We’re still here, getting out and about as much as we always have.  All is good!  I’ve simply been preoccupied

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February 20, 2014 Children in Nature / Contra Costa County / Hiking with Kids

Las Trampas: Bollinger Creek Loop Trail

Looking for a great trail to hike with young kids in San Ramon?  At under two miles, with a variety

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January 8, 2014 Children in Nature / Mamatography

Mamatography: Play in the Redwoods

Photos taken January 4th, 2014 Mather Redwood Grove, UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** This post is part of the

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November 29, 2013 Children in Nature / Contra Costa County / Hiking with Kids

Chaparral Loop Trail: Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

The Chaparral Loop Trail at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch is a great trail to hike with kids. 

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October 12, 2013 Children in Nature / Farms

Ardenwood Historic Farm: Harvest Festival 2013

Today we attended our favorite festival of the season… the Harvest Festival at Ardenwood Historic Farm.  The annual ritual if

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September 19, 2013 Children in Nature / Fauna / Monterey

Sea Lions: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Checking out the sea lions (los lobos marinos) at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California. You can hear these guys

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September 18, 2013 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids / Monterey / Monterey County / Nature Exploration / Nature Play

Natural Slide: Beautiful View

I can’t imagine a climbing log with a better view! On the Cypress Grove Trail… a 0.75 loop trail, perfect

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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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August 28, 2013 Children in Nature / Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Focus

As my son is off at his first day of 1st grade, I’m remembering some fun moments from our summer.

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August 26, 2013 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids

Taking in the View: From the Dublin Hills

My son asked if we could hike at Dublin Hills Regional Park today, so we did! Photo taken August 26th,

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August 3, 2013 Children in Nature / Nature Exploration / Silent Saturday / Water Play

Silent Saturday: Nature’s Balance Beam

Photo taken July 30th, 2013 Near the Wading Hole, Pescadero Creek San Mateo Memorial Park

August 1, 2013 Children in Nature / Hiking with Kids / Nature Exploration

Climb on a Giant Tree! San Mateo Memorial Park

How often do kids get to climb on a really, really large tree? You’ll find the “largest tree” on the

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July 18, 2013 Children in Nature / Yosemite

Hike: Mono Pass, Yosemite

This is another hike within Yosemite National Park that we enjoy.  Due to the distance (7.5 miles out-and-back), this is

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June 25, 2013 Children in Nature / Nature Exploration / Weekly Photo Challenge

This Beautiful World Through His Eyes

I often wonder what he’s thinking… *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:  The World Through Your Eyes *** You may also

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June 24, 2013 Camping / Camping: Around the Bay / Children in Nature / Nature Exploration / new experiences

Summer Solstice: Sunset from Mount Diablo

A beautiful welcome to Summer! Photos taken June 21st, 2013 Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park

June 13, 2013 Camping / Children in Nature

Joy: Camping with Friends

Photo taken June 6th, 2013 San Mateo Memorial Park, California *** See… Camping:  San Mateo Memorial Park

June 10, 2013 Children in Nature / Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting

Oh, how I wish I could hold onto these moments.  Last days of kindergarten… a school trip to the beach…

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May 17, 2013 Children in Nature

So fast!

This is the reason I started running four years ago….

May 14, 2013 Children in Nature / Nature Walks / Weekly Photo Challenge

Pattern: For Love of Dirt

Three photos of my son from our walk through the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley last week.  Can you spot

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April 8, 2013 Children in Nature / Gardens / Nature Exploration

Play! Blake Garden

Blake Garden in Kensington may be the best botanic garden in the Bay Area for nature play.  A favorite feature

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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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December 31, 2012 Children in Nature / Nature Play / Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures

Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures

November 25, 2012 Animal Fun / Beaches / Children in Nature / Nature Exploration / Santa Cruz

Explore the Tide Pools, Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz

When the tide is low, head out to the rocky, north end of Natural Bridges State Beach to explore the

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October 6, 2012 Children in Nature / Eastern Sierras / Water Play

Mono Lake…

IPhone photo of our son in Mono Lake yesterday, during our walk to see the tufa towers. What a beautiful

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