Leaf Hunt Books & Leaf Activities for Kids

Enjoy these gorgeous kids books about leaves -- perfect to pair with favorite Fall activities this Autumn or to take with you on a leaf scavenger hunt! One of the best things about Autumn (next to the pumpkin bread, of course) are the beau...

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. O...

Garden Scavenger Hunt (w/FREE printable!)

Grab this *NEW* printable Garden Scavenger Hunt and get outside to explore the garden! While most people think of gardening as something that happens in the spring (when we get all those plants in the ground), I really love gardening in th...

40 Outdoor Scavenger Hunts for Kids {w/free printables!}

Inspire your kids with these awesome outdoor scavenger hunts (many with free printables!) Scavenger hunts with kids are some of our favorite outdoor activities (as you may have guessed :)  They can be done together, as an independent ...

10 Camping Books for Kids + Where to Camp for Free!

Find free places to camp with your family and great books about camping for kids! Planning a family camping trip this year? Or maybe planning to pitch a tent in the backyard?  Family camping with kids can be tons of fun -- sleeping u...

20 Printable Road Trip Games, Scavenger Hunts & Summer Activities for Kids

We're so excited about this Printable Activity Pack with TONS of fun summer activities for kids! And right now, you can get it at a special price (50% off) for a limited time!! Because it's never too early to start preparing for summer br...

Kids Books about Life in the Forest

Gorgeous children's books about the forest life and woodland animals! Summer and Fall are the perfect time to read these stories set in the woods & get out to explore! You don't need a large area at all -- even a small wooded area wi...

Forest Scavenger Hunt {free printable!}

Enjoy this free printable Forest Scavenger Hunt - a perfect list for your next hiking adventure with kids! I'm one of those nature nerds who loves the forest -- whether it's storytime with fabulous books about forest animals or heading out...

Nature Scavenger Hunt {free 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...

Nature Texture Scavenger Hunt (w/FREE printable!)

This FREE printable Nature Texture Scavenger Hunt is a great outdoor sensory activity that inspires kids to touch and find each item! The newest of our scavenger hunts for kids takes them outside to for a hands-on look at nature. The outd...

Kids Books & Activities about Bats and the Moon

Use these wonderful books and activities about bats & the moon to explore nocturnal life near you! We love nighttime adventures!  It's like a whole new world when the moon shows up and nocturnal creatures start their evening esca...

Leaves and Seeds: Nature Activities for Kids

Inspire kids to learn about tree seeds and leaves with these hands-on activities! Our Autumn theme for this week is Leaves & Seeds - like our other tree activities for kids, this one encourages kids to explore the individual parts of a...

50 FREE Forest Animal Crafts & Activities

A wonderful collection of forest animal crafts and activities for kids! When I was a child, I can remember spending HOURS exploring the woods behind our house ( which is part of the inspiration for our forest animal books for kids!). My b...

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 ...

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...