There are so many fascinating creatures that make the intertidal their home - it's one of our favorite ecosystems to study and explore (and we don't live anywhere near the ocean)! Dive into learning about the seashore with these fun activities and resources! (plus FREE printables) Go on a Tide Pool Scavenger Hunt If you’re…
Continue reading ➞ Seashore Nature Activities for Kids (plus a FREE Printable)
It’s August, which means back to school for many of us, but that doesn't mean nature study has to come to an end. In fact, this month many animals and insects are as busy as ever, preparing for cooler months ahead, and many plants are sending out seeds and seed heads for next year. Check…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Kid-Friendly Nature Study Ideas for August
It's midsummer, it's camping season, and there's no better time to get outside and learn about the natural world around us. With school still a month or two away, it's a good time to take advantage of the extra time outdoors and discover what nature has in store for us this time of year. Need…
Continue reading ➞ July’s Best Nature Study Ideas for Kids (With Free Printables!)
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…
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
