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It’s Back: The Sunday Evening Nature Walk {Tuscarora Creek Park in Leesburg}
Hooray for spring! Our crew celebrated last week’s newly arrived beautiful weather with our first family nature walk of the season. We picked a new spot, packed a picnic dinner and our nature gear...
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5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#1 Find a Buddy}
Although fall is probably my favorite time of year for nature walks, anytime is a good time to get started! Nature walking is not hard–anyone can do it. And it can be an enjoyable activity for all,...
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5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#3 Choose the Right Spot}
Hopefully you’ve already read my first two tips for a successful nature walk with kids. If not, you can do that here: 5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids #1 Find a Buddy #2 Make it a Habit...
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5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#4 Gear Up}
Just as you would never run a few miles without proper footwear, or tackle a home repair project without the necessary tools and supplies, you should not expect a successful nature walk without the...
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5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#5-Keep It Simple}
I hope this series has inspired you to get out and explore with your own pint-sized crew! So far, we’ve covered several basics of planning a nature walk: Find a Buddy Make it a Habit Choose the Right...
View Article11 Great Nature Gifts for Kids
We do lots of nature study here at the Yankee Homestead, and are happy to recommend to you a few of our favorite guides, gear and books. Any of the items on the following list would make a great gift...
View ArticleExploring Nature with Kids: Discovering our National Parks
Have you seen Handbook of Nature Study’s December 2013 Newsletter about National Parks? Once again, I was honored to serve as a contributing writer. And this month I was excited to see that Debi...
View ArticleExploring Nature With Kids: Winter Nature Walk {Getting Started}
Don’t let frigid temperatures keep you from getting outside and exploring nature! With proper winter attire, nature walks through the snow can be a highlight of your nature adventures. Getting...
View ArticleExploring Nature With Kids: Winter Nature Walk {Animal Tracks}
Winter may not seem like the ideal time for a Nature Walk, but don’t let the cold snowy weather prevent you from enjoying the great outdoors. I guarantee you’ll make a few discoveries that will...
View Article11 Ways to Enjoy Winter with Your Kids
I get it–I know cabin fever is a real thing. I know it’s hard to get everyone bundled up. I know it’s cold. I know some days are sunless and dreary. Many people simply do not enjoy winter. While I...
View ArticleForaged Salad Greens from Your Own Backyard
Eating fresh salad greens from your own veggie garden is pretty cool, but you know what’s even better? Eating foraged salad greens from your own backyard. Like my son said the other day, It’s like a...
View ArticleExploring Nature with Kids: Discovering our National Parks
Have you seen Handbook of Nature Study’s December 2013 Newsletter about National Parks? Once again, I was honored to serve as a contributing writer. And this month I was excited to see that Debi...
View ArticleExploring Nature With Kids: Winter Nature Walk {Getting Started}
Don’t let frigid temperatures keep you from getting outside and exploring nature! With proper winter attire, nature walks through the snow can be a highlight of your nature adventures. Getting...
View ArticleExploring Nature With Kids: Winter Nature Walk {Animal Tracks}
Winter may not seem like the ideal time for a Nature Walk, but don’t let the cold snowy weather prevent you from enjoying the great outdoors. I guarantee you’ll make a few discoveries that will...
View ArticleIt’s Back: The Sunday Evening Nature Walk {Tuscarora Creek Park in Leesburg}
Hooray for spring! Our crew celebrated last week’s newly arrived beautiful weather with our first family nature walk of the season. We picked a new spot, packed a picnic dinner and our nature gear...
View Article5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#1 Find a Buddy}
Although fall is probably my favorite time of year for nature walks, anytime is a good time to get started! Nature walking is not hard. Anyone can do it! And it can be an enjoyable activity for all,...
View Article5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#3 Choose the Right Spot}
Hopefully you’ve already read my first two tips for a successful nature walk with kids. If not, you can do that here: 5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids #1 Find a Buddy #2 Make it a Habit...
View Article5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#4 Gear Up}
Just as you would never run a few miles without proper footwear, or tackle a home repair project without the necessary tools and supplies, you should not expect a successful nature walk without the...
View Article5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#5-Keep It Simple}
I hope this series has inspired you to get out and explore with your own pint-sized crew! So far, we’ve covered several basics of planning a nature walk: Find a Buddy Make it a Habit Choose the Right...
View Article11 Ways to Enjoy Winter with Your Kids
I get it–I know cabin fever is a real thing. I know it’s hard to get everyone bundled up. I know it’s cold. I know some days are sunless and dreary. Many people simply do not enjoy winter. While I...
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