Children can have lots of fun mimicking the creativity of birds and building with natural objects!
You’ll need: A nature space to find building materials and an “egg” (a stone, pinecone, or other egg-shaped
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Pretend fishing is a fun way to get children outside and practicing their concentration. Younger children may need supervision and help to make sure they are playing safely and having fun.
Materials needed: Stick, yarn or
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Spring brings fresh changes outside, making it the perfect time to look at phenology, the study of seasonal changes in nature.
You’ll need: A journal, a pencil, and a spot outdoors you can return to
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By Anne Horne, Trailside Experience Coordinator
“Mommy, will you play with me”? In my house, this request is common and it used to be followed by a quiet pause from me. It wasn’t that I didn’t like playing with my children,
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