This journey we call life is a truly, truly amazing thing. Years ago, as I entered adulthood, I never would have imagined the person I would become and the interests and hobbies I would have. My younger self would probably look at me and think I was "hippy dippy". Even my California surfer dude husband is now a converted hippy dippy. We live quiet lives on an urban homestead, and we go gaga to learn about our land and become more and more self sufficient. Two hobbies that have consumed us for … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Help Your Child Connect With Nature Today
As a mom of two boys and the Education Director for a nonprofit land trust, I am always looking for ways to cultivate a connection between kids and the natural world around them. We live in a world where access to information (hello, Pinterest!) is at our fingertips and “go big or go home” is often the mantra for everything from school projects to birthday parties. As parents, we know that being out in nature is healthy and should be a part of our children’s’ lives but we are often too busy or … [Read more...]
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