Whether your child is a reluctant or enthusiastic adventurer outdoors, scavenger hunts are a powerful tool to encourage their connection with nature. Some kids need an extra push, some kids need an extra challenge, but either way, scavenger hunts are a great way to re-invigorate outdoor play. HOW DO SCAVENGER HUNTS ENHANCE OUR OUTDOOR TIME? LET’S PLAY A GAME The…
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Citizen science is a great opportunity for kids to participate in hands-on or observational activities that help the natural world (and science!), all while spending time outdoors. If you’ve heard the term citizen science, there’s a chance that you felt intimidated, unqualified or unprepared to participate. “I’m not a scientist!” (Unless you happen to be one.) Or, “My kids aren’t scientists!” (Even…
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Knowing how to dress your kids for outdoor play in any weather can make a huge difference to the amount of time they’re happy to spend outside. Clothing should remove the distractions that less-than-ideal weather imposes, leaving kids free to focus on play, not the physical discomfort of being “too hot” or “too wet” or “too cold”. “There’s no such…
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A little preparation will go a long way to helping your kids get outside — and have fun — in “bad” weather. Some kids look for any excuse to stay indoors, and “bad” weather is often an easy one. And let’s face it… adults often use that excuse too! But we all need to remind ourselves of just how valuable…
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Learn more about – and enjoy – Groundhog Day with a few outdoor activities and fun facts. Groundhog Day is celebrated primarily in The United States and Canada, and is a fun way to anticipate the upcoming change of season. It is celebrated on February 2 and — depending on how you feel about the current season — asks the…
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