5 Awesome Activities at Nature Centers Near Me

Tips on finding local nature centers and nature activities near you! When I first started to stay home with our kids full-time, I knew that we HAD to get out of the house each week. While I'll be the first to admit that there are so many ...

How Do Leaves Breathe? A Simple Science Experiment for Kids

How do plants breathe? Learn what trees & plants need with this easy (and super COOL!) outdoor science activity that makes the invisible visible! I just realized that we haven't shared many Simple Science Experiments lately. Our goal ...

Summer Science: Firefly Facts & Activities

Fun facts about fireflies with this summer science activity! Fireflies are such a summer tradition -- spending a warm night outdoors trying to scout out their little lights in the dark.  Learn the science behind those "glowing butts"...

20 Backyard Science Experiments

Try these 20 FREE Backyard science experiments & outdoor science projects that are easy to do and turn your backyard into a giant science lab for kids! As you can tell by our HUGE collection of science experiments & activities for ...

30 Games & Activities to Play at the Park

Enjoy these fun games & activities kids can play at the park this month! Spring is here which means Summer is not far behind so it's time to hit the great outdoors. And you know how much we LOVE getting outdoors and exploring so we're...

17 FUN Activities to Do at the Park

Try one or more of these fun things to do at the park with your family! Our family LOVES to visit different parks - there are SO many ideas for outdoor activities & games to play at a park near you. Today, we're partnering with the Na...

FREE Nature Scavenger Hunt {with printable!}

Get out &  explore with this FREE Nature Scavenger Hunt printable list! We love to get outside and explore new places as a family -- whether it's hiking a new trail, going on a scavenger hunt or finding a new playground! Print of...

Earth Day Activities: Free Printable Scavenger Hunt

Grab this free Earth Day Scavenger Hunt printable activity and inspire kids to learn more about our environment! April is a great time to teach our kids about going green -- learning eco-friendly behaviors, watching movies with environment...

17 Spring Scavenger Hunt Ideas & Games

Spring scavenger hunt ideas & games that inspire kids of all ages to enjoy the outdoors! It seems that no matter where we go lately, there's always some new to see -- baby bunnies, beautiful buds on trees, flowers blooming ... Plus s...

How to Make a Barometer: DIY Science Project

Try this cool & easy science experiment -- make a barometer to measure air pressure and weather changes! With Spring comes crazy weather! One day it's raining, the next might bring snow or winds so strong they'll push you right over. ...

Spring Scavenger Hunt {with FREE printable list!}

Grab a copy of this FREE Spring Scavenger Hunt printable and inspire kids to get some outdoor time! Even though we already have a wonderful Early Spring Scavenger Hunt, it's in list format (but, oh so colorful & quite a challenge!) To...

100 Fun Things to Do in Spring!

A HUGE list of fun things to do in Spring -- great ideas for Spring Break and seasonal Spring Activities for kids and adults! After this wild & wacky winter, we should all pat ourselves on the back :) Now it's time to enjoy all the ne...

Fall Scavenger Hunt List {w/free printable!}

Enjoy a fun Fall Scavenger Hunt this week with this free printable list of clues! It's that time again -- leaves are changing, animals are preparing for winter and Mother Nature is showing off her true colors. And there's no easier way to...

18 Fall & Autumn Scavenger Hunts for Kids {w/free printable}

Enjoy Autumn with this awesome collection of Fall Scavenger Hunts for kids that will inspire you to get out & explore this season! Do you know what I love most about Fall? I mean aside from the beautiful foliage, super easy leaf activ...

Best Kids Books about Leaves, Leaf Hunts & Fall Activities

Enjoy these gorgeous kids books about leaves -- perfect to pair with favorite Fall activities this Autumn! One of the best things about Autumn (next to the pumpkin bread, of course) are the beautiful leaves! I love to go on long drives to...