Exploring Nature and History: The US National Parks Junior Ranger Program

Exploring Nature and History: The US National Parks Junior Ranger Program

The US National Parks Junior Ranger Program is designed to engage children aged 5 to 13 in the wonders of America’s national parks. It aims to inspire an appreciation for nature, wildlife, and history while encouraging responsible park exploration.

Nature Study: How to Hike with Kids (and Actually Enjoy It)

Nature Study: How to Hike with Kids (and Actually Enjoy It)

If you love the great outdoors and want your kids to love it to, read on for our family’s tried and true tips for hiking with little legs.

How to Make a Simple DIY Bird Feeder for Kids

How to Make a Simple DIY Bird Feeder for Kids

Attract more feathered friends to your yard or garden with this simple DIY bird feeder. Great STEM project to complement your nature study!

Backyard Birding 101

Backyard Birding 101

How to get started knowing and loving your local birds

Top 5 YouTube Science Channels for Kids

Top 5 YouTube Science Channels for Kids

YouTube is a smorgasbord of content. Don’t waste your precious time trying to wade through it all — here are the absolute best science channels for your kids!

Fall Nature Walks

Fall Nature Walks

We’re out exploring in this beautiful autumn weather! Read more to see what we’ve found!

Learning About Vertebrates: Bone Collection

Learning About Vertebrates: Bone Collection

If you are working on biology or life science this year, we’ve discovered a fantastic book for learning about the types of vertebrates and their amazing skeletons!

Stolen Moments: Nature Studies in Five Minutes or Less

Stolen Moments: Nature Studies in Five Minutes or Less

Did you know Charlotte Mason said little kids should be outside for six hours a day in fair weather?  That sounds awesome to me, Charlotte. Unfortunately, our schedule is a bit tight for that right now.  Since making the daylight

Olympic National Park: Bird Watching

Olympic National Park: Bird Watching

Ah, so many birds and so little time to sketch them poorly in my nature journal! While we did not see too many big animals on our trip to Olympic — not like going to Yellowstone where you’re practically tripping

Olympic National Park: Wildflowers

Olympic National Park: Wildflowers

In the literature I was reading preparing for our trip to Olympic, one description stated that the park had a “dazzling variety of wildflowers.”  That was no joke!  Due to the extreme variations in ecosystems throughout the park, countless types