Ten Tricks to Get Kids Outdoors

Mudkid1 by Peekature Studios

Much has been written about the reasons kids need to get outdoors to play, to get involved in nature, and away from the couch and big, bad, evils of TV and video screens. But what actually gets kids playing outdoors? Do kids need to go to nature camp, or plant an [...]

Squirrel is Waiting for Winter

Waiting for Winter by Sebastian Meschenmoser

Squirrel has never seen snow before and he’s waiting for winter. What will he and his friends get up to as they wait to learn what snow is?

Waiting for Winter by Sebastian Meschenmoser is an absolutely charming picture story book. Who can resist a cute, red squirrel, a spiky [...]

Don’t Call Me “That Blogger from Kansas”

German tourist kids in creek by Robstephaustralia

There is power in names. There is respect in a name. When we name something, we give it power over us. We acknowledge a connection. We give the person, place, or object a position in our life.

Do you have names in your garden? Have you named that big [...]

Birdwatching with Kids

Jari and binoculars by Pingu1963

Birdwatching with kids can really be fun. With just these few simple tips on how to go about it, you’ll be ready to make birdwatching with kids both simple and enjoyable.

#1 – Find a Birdwatching Spot

In the eyes of a child everything is new. Find a birdwatching spot close to [...]

Kids Write About Our National Parks

Today the winners of the National Park Foundation Junior Ranger Essay competition were announced. The winners have some interesting things to say. What do we learn when kids write about our National Parks?

Take the essay from overall winner Skyler Baldwin of California
for instance. Skyler writes that “…national parks should tap into the youth culture using [...]