November Nature Studies: Hibernation, Tracks, Fungi and More

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…

6 Fall Nature Study Ideas for October

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!…

Exploring Nature in September – 7 Fall Nature Study Ideas

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…

Spring Birds, Eggs and Nests (and a FREE Birdwatching Printable)

One of the things I look forward to the most in the springtime is watching the birds building their nests. We've been lucky enough to have a robin's nest right outside our living room window, and we watched a phoebe raise her babies on our back porch. Birds and nests are a great nature study…

Flower Pounding Craft + Wildflower Nature Study

It's wildflower season here in Colorado - my favorite time of year to hike in the mountains surrounded by color! Last week we went up to one of our favorite spots and collected the most gorgeous bouquet, including some of my favorites: chiming bells, larkspur, Indian paintbrush, lilies and geraniums. I've already pressed these beauties…

A Roundup of Our Best-Loved Spring Nature Crafts

Don't you just love this time of year? Here in Colorado, March tends to be more of a battle between winter and spring, as the first flowers bravely peek out from fresh waves of snow. Nature crafts are a fun way to celebrate the new season while we wait for things outdoors to thaw. I've…

12 Nature Play Ideas for May

Now that our yard is waking up and everything is blooming, I though it would be fun to do a roundup of nature play ideas you can do from your own backyard: Nature Playdough Caterpillars Nature Butterfly Symmetry Nature Weaving Craft Nature Salt-Dough Pendants Nature Scavenger Hunt Nature Bugs Grass Weaving Sun Catchers Nature Letters…

New! The POND Nature Journal is here

Friends, it's here! The Pond Guided Nature Journal is in my Etsy shop and ready for your little explorer. Inside are posters, flash cards, coloring pages and journaling prompts covering 5 different topics (frogs, dragonflies, turtles, aquatic plants, aquatic minibeasts), and I’ve also included ideas for activities, sensory play and a book list. Head over…

The Forest Guided Nature Journal

It’s finally HERE! The Wild Child’s Nature Journal ~ The Forest is done and up in my shop. This project feels a bit like my fourth child, and I hope it’s something that can be a blessing to you and your kiddos. Inside The Forest, I've included 8.5x11 posters, flash cards, coloring pages and journaling…