This past December, I had the joy of collaborating with Alex Bodden, president of the South Okanagan Naturalist Society, to bring the first-ever Christmas Bird Count for Kids to Penticton, BC. The event was a resounding success, sparking excitement among families and young nature enthusiasts alike. After sharing highlights from…

It’s officially 2025—a fresh start for everyone! The new year traditionally brings resolutions and lofty goals, but if you’re anything like me, those well-intended plans often slip away by February. I’ve especially struggled with the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge. Every January 1st, I’d print the tracker and color in a…

A Gentle Guide to Inspire Your Year Ahead: A Nudge Word As 2024 comes to close, I find myself entering into a state of soft reflection. I\'ve never been one to end the year strong. Instead, I prefer to lean into the slower paced days that fill the void between…

Let’s face it, exploring nature with kids is hardly a stealthy venture. Any wildlife in the vicinity is either gone or hiding by the time your noisy troop gets there. Often the only animals we see on our adventures are squirrels indignantly twitching their tails to the beat of their…

How should I dress my baby when it’s cold outside? This is a question I get asked a lot. So often, in fact, that I figured the answer needed its very own post. I figure after raising five babies in the Great White North of Canada, I’ve learned a thing

Using pinecones for arts and crafts is so much fun. Pinecones come in all shapes and sizes. Big pinecones, little pinecones, round pinecones and long pinecones. Finding the perfect pinecone is just as much fun as making these adorable pinecone gnomes. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon…

Valentine’s Day is a day for sharing our love with family, friends… and the planet! One of the first steps to showing our children how to care for our planet is to let them explore nature at their own pace. This Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt is an invitation for children

The midpoint of winter is the halfway mark between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It typically takes place around February 2nd, but this date can vary slightly depending on the year. There are many beautiful traditions that celebrate the midpoint of winter: Candlemas, Groundhog Day, Saint Brigid’s Day,

Heart shaped seed bombs are a lovely Valentine's Day gift to give to your friends, family and the planet. They're 100% earth-friendly and very simple to make.

In our home, winter mornings are slow. After filling our bellies with warm oatmeal we snuggle together on the couch and slowly wake up to stories share aloud. Even as my children get older we still hold onto our winter morning ritual. Below are some of our favourite winter-themed picture…