Hello, March!

This month brings big celestial and seasonal shifts, making it an exciting time to connect with nature. March’s full Worm Moon aligns with a total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon—a rare event visible across North America (weather permitting). If you have older kids, it might be worth staying up late to witness this first lunar eclipse of 2025 and the first Blood Moon since 2022!

Once the thrill of the Blood Moon fades, we’ll turn our attention to the Spring (Vernal) Equinox on March 20th—the official first day of spring! But, as we all know, early spring is a fickle season. Depending on where you live, March might feel like winter’s last stand or the first true hint of warmer days ahead. For much of the natural world, March is a “shoulder season,” a time of slow but steady transition from winter’s dormancy to spring’s awakening.

A Month of Simple Nature Moments

Like last month’s calendar, these 31 simple prompts are designed for all families—whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or a quiet countryside. Choose the activities that fit your schedule or follow them in order. Either way, let them serve as gentle reminders to pause, look up, and appreciate the changing season.

Remember: Even the smallest outdoor adventures can have the biggest impact on your family’s well-being. So go ahead—embrace March’s mix of mud, sunshine, and lingering frost—and discover its hidden joys, one nature-filled moment at a time.

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🌿 Print & Post: Download and print the March 2025 Nature Connection Moments calendar and hang it somewhere visible—like the fridge or a family bulletin board. Keeping it front and center makes it easy to remember the daily prompts.

🔗 Use the Links: Embedded in the PDF calendar printable are helpful links (underlined words) that lead to additional resources, activity guides, and inspiration. When viewing the PDF on your device, simply click the links to access them instantly. You can also save them for later when you’re ready to dive into the activity.

🌱 Pick Your Pace: Each day suggests a nature-focused activity, but there’s no need to follow it in order. If you miss a day, no worries! Simply choose a prompt that fits your family’s schedule or the current weather.

🌷 Plan Ahead: Some activities (like “Sprout a Seed” on March 5) may need a little prep or supplies. Take a quick glance at the calendar to see what’s coming up, and gather any needed materials. Most prompts rely on items you likely already have, but a little planning helps avoid last-minute scrambles.

🌳 Stay Flexible: Not every prompt will be ideal for your family’s location or circumstances—feel free to swap or skip activities. Love crafts? Focus on creative days like “Pebble Mandala” (March 19). More of an explorer? Prioritize outdoor adventures like “Early Spring Pond Watch” (March 9).

👀 Engage the Senses: Encourage kids to notice the sights, sounds, textures, and scents of early spring. Whether you’re feeling the warmth of the sun (March 2), listening for birds (March 18), or smelling the earth (March 26), help them describe what they experience.

📸 Capture the Moments: Take photos or jot notes in a nature journal—whether you’re watching for the first signs of spring (March 23) or building a fairy house (March 8). Sharing highlights can inspire your family to keep exploring. Feel free to tag your adventures with #natureconnectedfamily or #natureconnectedparenting.

🎉 Celebrate Small Wins: Even a few minutes outside makes a difference! Whether it’s splashing in puddles (March 11) or finding worms after a rain (March 15), these micro-moments spark curiosity and joy while deepening your family’s connection to nature.

🔄 Combine Activities: If you’re already outside for “Tree Hugging” (March 12), take a moment to check for tree buds (March 6). Layering activities can make the most of your time outdoors while keeping things fun and flexible.

🌞 Reflect & Reset: At the end of the month, look back on the activities that brought the most joy. Use those insights to guide your nature-connection habits moving forward, keeping the outdoor momentum going strong!

Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can’t trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can’t even make a sound. And since he can’t trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him.

Louis tries everything he can think of to win Serena’s affection—he even goes to school to learn to read and write. But nothing seems to work. Then his father steals him a real brass trumpet. Is a musical instrument the key to winning Louis his love?