Hello, September!

Back-to-school season is here, but September isn’t just about sharpened pencils and packed lunches — it’s also an invitation to reconnect with the rhythms of nature. This month September nature connection calendar holds a special kind of beauty, with the final golden weeks of summer melting into the first crisp notes of fall. The days are still warm enough for bare feet in the grass, but mornings carry the promise of sweaters and steaming mugs.

My littles and I will be soaking up the in-between magic: threading rosehips into necklaces, catching falling leaves mid-air, and listening for the chatter of busy squirrels as they stash away acorns. We’ll pause to notice mushrooms pushing up through damp soil, to watch geese trace their way south, and to celebrate the shift of the seasons at the Autumn Equinox. September is a month of gathering, of slowing down, and of savoring the gifts nature offers before the frost. If you want to follow along on our daily adventures check out my Instgram stories.

A few special moments this September

🌕 Corn Full Moon — September 7 (11:09 AM PDT / 2:09 PM EDT)
Watch the big golden moon rise and share a harvest story together.

🌑 New Moon — September 21 (perfect for intention setting)
Set a family intention under the dark, starry sky.

🍂 Autumn Equinox — September 22
Day and night in balance — celebrate with a simple nature ritual.

💧 World Rivers Day — September 28
Visit a nearby river: skip stones, listen to water, or do a tiny clean-up.

A month of playful outdoor adventures

This calendar is brimming with simple, unplugged nature moments — like Nature’s Paint Brushes, Pinecone Treasure Hunts, Mud Kitchen Fun, and Autumn Mandalas. Each prompt is low-prep, flexible, and designed to bring your family closer to nature, even on busy school days.

Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or the countryside, you can adapt each activity to your surroundings. Follow them daily like a gentle guide, or pick and choose whenever your family needs a breath of fresh air.

And remember — it’s not about doing it all, it’s about noticing the small things together. These everyday adventures — catching a drifting leaf, feeling tree bark, watching geese fly overhead — will linger in your children’s memories far longer than perfectly planned outings.

So print your September 2025 Nature Connection Calendar and let it guide you into a month of harvest wonder, balance, and joyful outdoor play. Adventure is calling!

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🌿 Print & Post: Download and print the September 2025 Nature Connection Calendar for Families and tack it somewhere central—fridge door, homeschool nook, or mudroom wall. Seeing it daily keeps everyone inspired and on track.

🔗 Tap the Links: Underlined prompts in the PDF are clickable! Open them for quick how-tos, craft guides, and extra inspiration. Try the links for Nature’s Paint Brushes, Mud Kitchen or the Fall Sensory Scavenger Hunt (Free pritnable!) and save your favorites for later.

🌱 Pick Your Pace: With 30 bite-size prompts, follow along day-by-day or dip in when it fits. Maybe it’s a quick Leaf Boat Float before dinner or a lazy afternoon of Mud Kitchen Fun or Berry Painting—lean into your family’s rhythm: connection over perfection.

☀️ Plan Ahead: A few ideas need simple prep. Gather apples for an Apple Taste-Test, string and a blunt needle for Rosehip Bead Jewelry (grown-up help), baskets for the Harvest Hunt, or a library list for Fall Reads. Mark the Corn Full Moon (Sept 7), New Moon (Sept 21), and Autumn Equinox (Sept 22) for easy family rituals.

🌳 Stay Flexible: No stream for Leaf Boat Float? Use a tub or basin. No rosehips nearby? Thread beads, seeds, or pasta. Can’t find mushrooms today? Swap in Pine Cone Treasure Hunt or Leaf Crown—make it yours.

👂 Engage the Senses: September smells like crisp apples and damp earth, sounds like evening crickets, and feels like Dew Footprints on cool morning grass. Ask: How does the bark feel under your hands? Which apple tastes brightest? What colors show up in your leaf rubbing?

📸 Capture the Moments: Snap photos or sketch in a nature journal while weaving a Leaf Crown, tying Late Summer Posies, arranging an Autumn Mandala, or threading a rosy necklace. These tiny keepsakes become big family treasures.

🌦 Celebrate Small Wins: Spotted a shy cap on Mushroom Hunt? Built a sturdy Cozy Den? Discovered a new favorite during Apple Taste-Test or caught a leaf mid-air on Falling Leaf Catch? Every spark of wonder grows a lifelong love for nature. Share your small wins by tagging @thebackwoodsmama on Instagram or Tikok.

🔄 Combine Activities: Pair Pine Cone Treasure Hunt with Pine Cone Critters the next day, press leaves after Leaf Rubbings to use in your Autumn Mandala, or grab some Fall Reads before visiting a cozy Sit Spot.

🌸 Reflect & Reset: As September unfolds, gather and chat: Which moon moment under the Corn Full Moon felt most magical? How did you mark the Equinox? What did the river teach on World Rivers Day? Which prompt will you revisit when October breezes in?