Hello, New Year — Hello January! After December’s rush, January gives us a little breathing room—fewer events, fewer expectations, and more space to notice what winter is actually doing. The light is different. The air is sharp. Everything slows down… and somehow,...
Halloween is here, along with all the spooky, magical things happening in nature as fall deepens. Spiders creep into cozy corners, webs glisten across the lawn, leaves turn skeletal, and owls hoot overhead. Who needs gory decorations when the outdoors is full of jump...
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...
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...
The spring wildflowers of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia are a sight to behold. From mid-April through early June the dry hills of BC’s Interior burst into colour, drawing families outside for the year’s first big nature walk. Arrowleaf balsamroot (often...
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...