Nature crafts

How We Squeezed Time Outdoors Into The First Week Back at School

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Because I write this website and read lots of articles about time outdoors and the importance of play and unplugging for kids and adults, I’m ultra-aware of how the time ticks away in our day.  Getting in our Green Hour is a high priority.  I find it’s as valuable for me as it is for [...]

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How to Make a Frisbee

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Those who know me well – or even if you’re marginally acquainted with me – know that I’m no good at crafts. Making play food out of Play-Doh or stick figure drawings is about as artsy as I get. Oh, I’ll provide the supplies for my kids. That’s not a problem. There’s always paper and [...]

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One Family’s Dream: Trailmix.Net Empowers Natural Explorers

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I first “met” Mike Barlow of Trailmix.Net in April 2009. It was a year after I started blogging FunOrangeCountyParks.com — and 6 months after Mike and his wife Sara officially launched their online store of kids outdoor gear and educational toys.  We immediately connected on our quest to provide outdoor opportunities for our own kids. [...]

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Our Nature Play Club: Where Kids Lead and Parents Follow

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Our first Nature Play Club event in April went so well!  I promised you a report on our fun — so here it is!  The week before the event, the families were buzzing about our upcoming get-together. No one, including me, knew what to expect. We were just excited to get started. (Read how it [...]

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Water Painted Rocks: Who Knew?

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My daughter LOVES to paint and I LOVE her artwork. I even wrote a post about our painting adventures last summer. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the time to set up for real painting session. We are usually only home for short spurts during the day.  We’ve done “water painting” inside on the kitchen floor [...]

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