Ponds may be small, but they’re absolutely brimming with life! From the tiniest minibeasts darting beneath the water’s calm surface to the birds and critters that call the shoreline home, there’s always something new to discover. What better way to turn a simple...
Spring is the perfect time to visit a local pond, where tiny critters like dragonfly nymphs and water beetles are busy beneath the surface. Whether you're homeschooling, leading a nature group, or simply heading out for some pond-dipping fun, this spring pond...
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...
Enjoy fall with a sensory nature scavenger hunt and bingo for kids! Engage all five senses in fun autumn activities. Download free printables for outdoor play!
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year. It's a day to discover the beauty of our blue and green planet and take steps towards caring for our universal home. Earth Day is a great opportunity to help children reflect, reset and reconnect with nature, whether...
I am no birding expert, but I do love watching birds, especially with my children. Growing up I knew a handful of birds by name: robin, crow, raven, pigeon, seagull, eagle and hawk. It wasn't until I moved to a small town in the southern interior of British Columbia,...