The study of stars is a tough subject to teach during the day. My kids are very visually-oriented, and they prefer to see the real thing whenever they can. That’s hard to do when you have students from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last time I checked, the stars aren’t...
As a naturalist, I was always surprised when I came across a child who didn’t know where the food on their dinner table came from. I shouldn’t have been, really, because we tend to shelter young children from certain unsavory topics (such as the butchering process)....
I don’t know about you, but most of the teachers I’ve met have limited classroom space. This makes finding a place to set up a small herb garden a serious stretch. Luckily, plants don’t mind hanging from the ceiling or a strategically-placed curtain rod by the window....
Nature scavenger hunts are one of the easiest ways to encourage your kids to play outside. As you probably know, scavenger hunts work just about anywhere. I’ve seen indoor hunts, grocery shopping hunts and even superhero hunts, but my favorite is the backyard...
The Lorax is one of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved classics. Not only is it a great story for all ages, but it focuses on a nature theme. In my humble opinion, it’s never too early to introduce conservation practices to your children. Whether you teach preschool or 4th...
Years ago when I was a park naturalist, one of my favorite programs to lead was a guided night hike. I would take families out on a short trail that wound its way around a small lake fed by a natural spring. The trail was lined with trees, and the spring pool left the...
Get my quarterly newsletter and exclusive access to the "Tree Huggin' Tribe Forum" where you can upload nature photos, artwork, and thoughts to a curated, online nature journal. Share your nature with the world!
Welcome to the Tree Huggin' Tribe! Please check your email to complete the forum registration process.
Join the Tree Huggin' Tribe!
Subscribers will receive my quarterly newsletter and gain exclusive access to the "Tree Huggin' Tribe Forum" where kids (and parents) can upload nature photos, artwork, poems, stories, and thoughts to a curated, online nature journal. Share your nature with the world!
Welcome to the Tribe! Please check your email to complete the forum registration process.
Join the Tree Huggin' Tribe!
Subscribers will receive my quarterly newsletter and gain exclusive access to the "Tree Huggin' Tribe Forum" where kids (and parents) can upload nature photos, artwork, poems, stories, and thoughts to a curated, online nature journal. Share your nature with the world!
Welcome to the Tribe! Please check your email to complete the forum registration process.