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.
Get Your Fourth Grade US National Parks Pass!
We love exploring the US National Parks! Did you know that your fourth grader can visit these amazing places for FREE?? Here’s how!
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
Attract more feathered friends to your yard or garden with this simple DIY bird feeder. Great STEM project to complement your nature study!
Valentines Project for Bird Lovers
A sweet and simple project for bird lovers this Valentines Day!
Teeny Tiny Carrots: Gardening with Preschoolers
What we’re growing with our little ones this year, and why!
Raising City Boys Outside
We live in a major urban center, and at this point, we aren’t even allowed chickens in our neighborhood. We have to actively seek out opportunities for our boys to get outside, to spend time around animals, to learn how
Gardening with a Preschooler: The Strawberry Experiment
This summer for one of his projects, my three year old has been diligently caring for a strawberry plant. He waters it, keeps it clear of weeds, and on three separate occasions has had the supreme delight of picking a
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
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