Summer is here and there's so much to explore outside! The outdoors are alive with insects, flowers, plants, trees and plenty of birds. Keep nature studies going this summer with these ideas, activities and books for the month of June: 1. The Summer Solstice The summer solstice marks the official start of summer and the…
Continue reading ➞ 6 Summer Nature Activities for Kids! (Honeybees, Summer Solstice, and more)
I honestly can't believe that May is already upon us, and the Summer season is just about here. Here in Colorado, the trees are fully leafing out, flowers are growing, and the cold and warm weather are usually fighting it out. Here are 6 nature study ideas, activities and books for the month of May:…
Continue reading ➞ 6 Engaging Nature Study Ideas for May (FREE Printables!)
April is such a beautiful month - the trees are leafing out, flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the world is waking up again. There are so many nature topics to explore this time of year! Here are 6 nature study ideas for the month of April: 1. Caterpillars and Butterflies Have you…
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!
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!…
