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...
Hello, August! The dog days of summer are here! The air is hot and sultry, drawing my littles and me into every cool lake, pooland water table we can find. Our days are unplanned and slower paced, with micro-adventures that pop up like flowers in our small garden....
Hello, July! I’ll be honest, friends, this past school year felt like a marathon. As a mama of five, I’m flat-out burnt out and craving one thing: a throw-back, totally ’90s summer. No overscheduled camps, just grass-stained knees, Popsicle drips, and...
Hello, June! June bursts onto the scene with long, golden days, buzzing pollinators, and the full bloom of summer just beginning to unfold. School routines begin to fade, bare feet meet warm earth, and the world outside becomes a living invitation to explore,...
Hello, May! May is a month of warming sunshine, blossoming blooms, and the busy hum of spring in full swing. The days stretch longer, the air carries the sweet scent of flowers, and everywhere you look life is unfolding anew. This is the perfect time to don your sun...
Hello, April! April is a month of blossoming beauty, curious critters, and nature bursting back to life. The days are growing longer, the air smells fresher, and everywhere you look there are signs that spring is here to stay. This month invites us to step outside,...
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)....
It’s already February 2025, and if you’re anything like me, those grand “new year, new me” ambitions might be feeling a little less grand (and a bit more guilt-inducing). If you’ve been trying to keep up with a nature challenge—like 1000 Hours Outside—maybe you...
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....