There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and pioneer of the children and nature movement, famously said “I’d rather hike than write.” I know what he means. Given the choice I’d rather be outside than in front of a screen any day. In my world, scrolling through my social media accounts doesn’t hold a candle to a quiet… Read More
Nature crafts and process art with natural materials are good and simple ways to engage little ones in nature. Collecting the materials gives children a reason to get outside and when they start working on their project they get beneficial sensory stimulation. Above all, they have fun! But as kids get older, they sometimes lose interest in these types of… Read More
So many books, so little time…Between working, adventuring outdoors and taking care of all the chores that make our household and family life go round, I don’t have nearly as much time to read as I’d like. And should I lo and behold have a few minutes to sit down with an intriguing memoir, it usually isn’t long before I… Read More
Can I share a secret? My passion may be connecting children with nature, but due to my job as a writer I actually spend most of my day glued in front of a screen, sedentary seated in my climate-controlled office. My phone and email notifications are constantly pinging, I have about 56 different browsers and 17 spreadsheets open on my… Read More
When it comes to DIY Christmas ornaments and other homemade crafts, I must admit I feel torn. I’m not a super crafty person but I do enjoy sharing the creative process with my girls, and they in turn revel in the rare opportunity to turn our dining room into a total disaster zone. (We may not make crafts often, but… Read More
Could you spend 1,000 hours outside this year? How to take the challenge
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Could you spend three to four hours outside each day? Ginny Yurich is encouraging families to give it a try.
Outdoor Books for Families Giveaway!
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It is week three of giveaways promoting book “Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies” that launched last June 2020. Last weeks giveaway winner ends tonight and will be contacted this ...
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Earth Day Challenge • RUN WILD MY CHILD
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Introducing our first Earth Day Challenge! This 8-day mini-challenge will help busy parents make easy (but impactful) eco-friendly changes.