Towards the end of summer and throughout fall, rose plants are bejeweled with rosehips—the bright red seed pods of the rose. In minutes, those little beauties can become beads and be threaded into beautiful, biodegradable bracelets and necklaces—a perfect, low-prep...
Preserving Autumn Magic with Air Dry Leaf Bowls Slowly, nature nudges toward an incredible seasonal shift. The weather cools, nights grow longer, and deciduous trees know the time has finally come. My children notice the first signs of turning—a singed edge here, a...
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...
It might seem silly to be sharing a tutorial on making nature paintbrushes for kids. After all, paintbrush have been made from natural materials for thousands of years! According to Britannica, paintbrushes are one of human's earliest art supplies and were used as...
If you’re hunting for mud kitchen ideas, here’s what I learned the hard way. Last year, after we moved, I finally set up a mud kitchen in our new backyard. We couldn’t bring our old one with us, and my kids loved it, so I rushed to recreate the magic. This time...
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!
On November 11th, Martinmas brings light, warmth and kindness into the encroaching darkness of late autumn. This traditional feast, also called St. Martin's Day, celebrates the feast of St. Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier from the 4th century that chose kindness and...
DIY eco-friendly Halloween decor: Make cute bats using maple leaves & egg cartons—no craft store needed! Perfect for adding a natural touch to your spooky setup.
In this post I go over essential tips for dressing your child for staying cozy outside this fall and cover items to bring along on outdoor autumn adventures. In general, you’ll be covered for comfortable, safe fall outdoor adventures that are memorable (in a good way) if you consider clothing, food, and have a few other accessories stashed in your pack.
Birds, with their songs, flight and feather, fill children with awe. Perhaps it's a robin collecting worms from dewy grass or the woodpecker tuk-tuk-tuking a nearby tree that first catch a child's attention, but once caught a world of wonder is opened. Noticing birds...
Mushrooms are mysterious and marvelous. They aren't plants or animals, but belong to its own kingdom: fungi! There is so mush to learn about mushrooms and this list of mushrooms picture books is a great place to start. Not only are these books are all well written and...
Trees are amazing plants. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, reduce airborne pollutants, bring water into soil, provide homes for wildlife, grow food, and prevent erosion. Trees make our planet, our cities and our families healthier and happier! This list of...
Making pulled molasses taffy for St. Catherine's Day is an old French-Canadian tradition that's fun for the whole family. Growing up I would make these taffies at elementary school on November 25th, the feast of St. Catherine. I loved seeing the brown taffy turn...
Fall has arrived! It's time to enjoy all those wonder-fall autumn changes happing outside. One thing I love about exploring fall with my toddler is that she approaches every autumnal change and experience with so much enthusiasm. Whether it's jumping into a pile of...
Preserving autumn leaves in beeswax has become one of our favorite fall family traditions. Every fall we gather leave, my personal favorites are red maple leaves, and then we dip them into melted beeswax to preserve their vibrant colors. It's a simple, beautiful way...
The Autumn Equinox marks the first official day of fall. On this special day, the length of daylight and the length darkness are the same. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere this day usually happens on September 22nd or September 23rd, but if you live in the...