Since we have no yard, much of the kids’ gardening learning happens indoors. Right now the boys and I are learning a little plant science by observing pots of various beans and seeds growing in the window. Despite the fact that I am an avid gardener, I’m embarrassed to say that it continues to be…
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Winter Birding with Kids {Parent Tips}
Winter is actually a great time to explore nature and go birding with the kids. February is the Great Backyard Bird Count so a winter birding walk will get you and your kids ready to participate. Long time readers (waves) know that my oldest son is the one who got me into birding and now his brother is…
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Indoor Winter Activity: Thin Ice
Indoor activities are a must during winter and you may be surprised to know that I frequently let my kids play with water inside. This particular icy indoor winter activity was inspired by a recent outdoor trip. We took a walk in the park during the winter break and the lake was covered with an…
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4 Bird Feeders Kids Can Make
Homemade bird feeders are the perfect way to get my kids involved in an easy craft. If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time you know my kids love birds. What they are not always keen on is crafting, but add bird to a nature craft and … success! Not having a yard hasn’t…
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How to Help Backyard Birds Build Their Nests
My older son is quite the birding enthusiast and this backyard bird nesting ball was a great craft for him and a good addition to our homemade bird feeders. Birds start to build nests in spring and our urban feathered friends appreciate a little help finding good nesting material. My bird loving son was so…
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How to Plant Paperwhites Indoors with Kids
Every year the kids and I plant paperwhite bulbs indoors. When the blooms open they fill the apartment with a heady fragrance. Many paperwhite enthusiasts time their plantings to bloom at Christmas, but I also like to plant them later. Their blooms are the perfect pick-me-up for droopy, gloomy January days. How to Plant Paperwhites…
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Making and Keeping a Hobby Book
Most kids have at least one interest that truly captivates them. For some it’s dinosaurs, for others its construction trucks… you get the idea. No doubt you have started a sentence with “My kid is so obsessed with [fill in the blank]!” A great way to encourage your child’s interest is to help him keep…
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Rural Love
It’s been a challenge for me to keep up with this blog lately and you’ve probably been thinking the posts have not been all that useful lately, but I keep hoping that I can get back up to speed again soon. Two weeks ago we spent a week in lovely rural Oregon where my father…
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Bird Books for Kids + Backyard Bird Count
This weekend is the Great Backyard Bird Count. You should participate! It only takes 15 minutes of your time (or more if you are a bird-hound like Kiddo). The official website will provide you with a list of common birds in your area and detailed instructions for participation. There’s no reason not to get your…
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Birdwatching
Remember when I told you about Kiddo’s love for his Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America? Well, we have been taking a lot of walks in the park with a pair of binoculars, a field bag and guide in hand. I must say, Kiddo has been teaching me a lot. I suggested…
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