My children love snow. Are fascinated by snow, as only California children could be. And every winter we read together the amazing story ...

Do you want to encourage your child to connect the natural world but aren't sure where to start? You don't need to plan an all-...

This past year we have spent a lot of time learning about animals through picture books. Most young kids are fascinated by animals, an...

Fall is here! On a walk around the neighborhood last week, my kids and I spontaneously started collecting a few leaves here and there. ...

We've been topping 80 degrees regularly for the past few weeks and while slogging through the final month of school my thoughts...

This post is constantly updated. Did you know this generation of children is the  first ever  that will spend more time playing insi...

"What is wild? And where can you find it?" These are the first lines of the wonderfully illustrated picture book Finding Wild ...

I'm always on the lookout for books, games, toys, and tools that help my kids learn about and interact with nature. Here are some ...

Snuggling inside a comfy blanket on the sofa with a warm drink on a blustery chilly day sounds wonderful. But as temperatures drop and d...

Can Nature and Technology Be Friends?  Kids' overuse of screens and underexposure to nature seem to go hand-and-hand. But gi...

Can you spot the mating butterflies? Last May I tried to spend 30 minutes in nature every day for 30 days with my kids , and we're ...

Interested in taking your family's engagement with the natural world to the next level? Check out these opportunities to participate...

Dear Monterey Bay Aquarium Manager of Merchandising, We love the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Although the membership cost was a little steep...

I've been wanting to link up with Green Bean's Spot the Pollinator series , but haven't had a chance to take many photos of ...

On a walk around 7:30 pm. The kids should have been getting ready for bed, but oh well. Once upon a time I taught elementary school...

Some weeks my kids practically live outside. But certain days they need a little nudge to go outside to play. Once I actually get them o...

On an after-dinner family walk around our block. We've completed Week 1 of the 30 x 30 Nature Challenge (30 minutes outside in n...

Image credit:  David Suzuki Foundation This May I'm joining the David Suzuki Foundation's 30 x 30 Nature Challenge (30 minutes...

Children are natural scientists and love to explore the world around them. But sometimes their enthusiasm for the natural world wanes as...

Happy Thanksgiving! I know you'll be relieved to know that my natural leaf garlands still look great. I noticed while collect...