The ground is thawing and the birds are singing - it's the perfect time of year to get your hands dirty and start a garden. Why not get your kids involved, too? There's so much to learn in the garden - from seeds, to insects, to nature cycles and more. Here are 8 kid-friendly ideas…
Continue reading ➞ 8 Fun Garden Activities for Kids to Learn and Explore
March is finally here! Spring is officially JUST around the corner and I can't wait. This might be my favorite time of year to get out with the kids and enjoy nature study. After months of dormancy, everything is finally emerging ~ flowers, plants, insects and animals. It's a great time to get out and…
Continue reading ➞ Nature Study in the Spring: Nesting Birds, Pond Life, Spring Flowers and More
This time of year can be tricky to stay motivated to get outside and explore nature. Although it's a short month, the cold, dark days can make it challenging. But spring is just around the corner, and there's a lot to discover this time of year. 1. The Northern Lights February is typically the best…
Continue reading ➞ Winter Nature Study: The Northern Lights, Ice, Constellations and more!
The holidays are gone, and while the days are starting to grow longer, many of us have a good bit of winter still ahead. It can be a struggle to keep going with nature study when the world seems frozen and asleep outside – but there are still SO many things to explore even in…
Continue reading ➞ Nature Study in January: snowflakes, winter birds, evergreens and more
I don't know about you, but I always appreciate it when others scope out good gift ideas, because - less work for me! This year I've been gathering ideas based on things our family has used and loved over the past few years. We consider ourselves an outdoorsy, nature-loving family, and here are the things…
Continue reading ➞ The Ultimate Gift List for Nature Loving Kids and Families!
I'm SO excited to release our new Advent Nature Study: Heaven and Nature Sing! During a time when the holidays can seem frantic and packed full of activities and commitments, it's important to slow down and remember why we celebrate in the first place. The rhythm of the seasons not only marks the passing of…
Continue reading ➞ NEW Advent Nature Study: Embrace the Seasons of Christmas
Now that October is behind us, and the days are quickly getting shorter (and darker), there are still SO many wonderful things in nature to explore and discover this time of year. From hibernation, to moss and lichen, to winter birds, there are still so many things to learn about in late Autumn. Check out…
Continue reading ➞ November Nature Studies: Hibernation, Tracks, Fungi and More
It's here! Pumpkin season! We really can't get enough of pumpkins this time of year - between decorating, carving and eating them, pumpkins are definitely the main characters of October. In this article I've gathered some of our favorite pumpkin science experiments and activities - simple projects you can easily do at home. 1. Sink…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Easy Pumpkin Science Experiments and Activities to do this Fall
October, my favorite month, is finally here! The month of crisp weather, pumpkins and beautiful fall colors. If you want to get outside with your kids this month and explore nature, don't worry because I've done all the planning and hard work for you! Check out these nature study ideas for the month of October!…
The mornings are getting cooler, the leaves are beginning to change, and Fall is quickly on its way! If you're looking for nature study ideas for this month, I've got you covered. September is one of my favorite months for going outside and taking a closer look at nature. From fungi to apples to the…
Continue reading ➞ Exploring Nature in September – 7 Fall Nature Study Ideas
