Author Archives: Linda McGurk

Finding Time for the Outdoors

We all get busy, and between school, homework, dinner and getting ready for bed, there...

How to Do a Small Animal Nature Study

My kids love critters. Squirmy, slithering, hairy, slimy, spiny critters. They swoon for caterpillars, centipedes,...

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Make a Nature Collage

Children are natural collectors, so why not use their finds to make a fun piece...

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Dressing for Fall – Tips to Keep Your Kids Warm While Playing Outside

I love fall for so many different reasons, one of them being that the cooler...

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13 Benefits of Outside Play That Are Backed by Science

When I grew up, the adults in my life – parents, grandparents, teachers and other...

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