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July 26, 2023

Exploring Nature with the WILD Mag

In INFORMATION, LESSONS, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOORS INSIDE, PRINTABLES

If you are searching for fun, beautiful, engaging ways to learn about and interact with nature, look no further! Whether you homeschool or just enjoy learning about nature and doing simple hands-on family activities, the WILD Mag has you covered throughout the summer and all year long. Today, Missouri mom of three and ecology writer, Laura Stroup, will introduce you to her “go to” nature study curriculum, which she uses for both homeschooling and teaching at…

Free Outdoor Scavenger Hunts for Kids

In BEACH, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK, PRINTABLES, SPRING, SUMMER, URBAN NATURE, WINTER

As a mom to young children, I have always looked for quick and simple activities that keep my kids engaged, occupied, and moving. Scavenger hunts are an excellent activity for kids of all ages, are low-cost or even free, and include items you can already find in your home or backyard! Today, Lissy Perna, founder of Get Outside Cape Cod and mom of two, is sharing all kinds of fun ideas for free outdoor scavenger…

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August 26, 2022

Ultimate Camping Gear List for Families

In CAMP, FAMILY TRAVEL, FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES

Packing for a camping trip with the family sounds a bit overwhelming and intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be! Today, Lissy Perna, Cape Cod mom of 2, put together this ultimate family camping gear checklist to help make packing for your next trip quick and easy! She covers everything from the camping essentials to all those little items that are easy to overlook. This printable camping gear packing list for your family is organized…

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August 19, 2021

How to Make a DIY Park Tour Guidebook

In CRAFTS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK, PRINTABLES, SUMMER

Parks and playgrounds offer endless opportunities for outdoor active and creative play for kids. From swing sets to sporting areas, picnic places, and lakes and streams, exploring new parks with kids can be so much fun! If your local park has lost its appeal and you’re ready to find something new (or you just love new experiences and want to find some fun new places to explore), we’ve got the answer for you…a park tour!…

Get Out Guides

In FAMILY TRAVEL, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES

Traveling and exploring with kids is so much fun, but finding those adventures and planning the activities can be time-consuming and frustrating. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a resource for parents, put together by like-minded outdoorsy parents, all about getting OUTSIDE with kids in the city you’re visiting?! And what if that resource included all of the fun ways to spend time together OUTSIDE, from outdoor dining to hiking and biking, to water…

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April 5, 2021

Earth Day Challenge

In GOOD FOR NATURE, HOLIDAYS, INFORMATION, PRINTABLES

Do you feel like you should be doing more to help the environment, but don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed by all the “eco-friendly” products out there and how expensive they can be? Do you want someone to help guide you through easy ways to take small steps towards reducing your carbon footprint? We’ve got the answer for you! Introducing our very first ever EARTH DAY CHALLENGE! Introducing our Earth Day mini-challenge The Run Wild…

Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt for Kids

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTABLES, WINTER

The winter months can be frigid, but that certainly doesn’t mean that you and your little ones have to stay inside! Now is a great time to find some fun and creative ways to get outside together with your kids. And even better if you can teach them a skill, while you’re at it! If you or your little one is into photography, we’ve got a treat for you. Today, Megan Rigdon, Maryland photographer and…

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August 4, 2020

Fun with Fireflies

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, INFORMATION, LESSONS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES, SUMMER

Fireflies (or lightning bugs) are one of my all-time favorite things about summer in the Midwest. It can be brutally hot and humid here during the long summer days, but something magical happens at dusk. As the heat fades away and the sun casts long shadows over the yards, you can start to see the faint twinkling of fireflies coming out to play. Today, a few members of our Creative Team are sharing some of…

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March 19, 2020

10 Outdoor Social Distancing Activities for Kids in a City

In GEOCACHING, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES, SPRING, URBAN NATURE

With social distancing firmly in place and schools being closed for the foreseeable future, parents all across the country are trying to figure out what to do with your kids. While it’s probably no surprise to anyone reading this website, we HIGHLY recommend getting outside and into nature with your kids. But only if that’s a safe and viable option. If you have access to the great outdoors and time to spend, by all means,…

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August 17, 2018

Friday Favorites: Little Pine Learners

In FRIDAY FAVORITES, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES

For today’s Friday Favorites post, I’m sharing one of my favorite resources for fun, educational and nature-centered printables and activities for kids, Little Pine Learners. Little Pine Learners is run by Tara Rondinelli, an early childhood educator and mom to two adorable boys. She believes learning should be hands-on, fun and outdoorsy. She has an amazing talent for coming up with new and fun ways to get kids learning outdoors and incorporating natural materials into a learning…

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March 2, 2018

Outdoor Learning: Winter Words Scavenger Hunt

In NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES, WINTER

Today, I’m thrilled to share a fun outdoor learning activity created by Tara Rondinelli of Little Pine Learners. Tara has been an early childhood educator (K thru 3rd grade) for over 10 years and is mom to two adorable boys. She believes learning should be hands-on, fun and outdoorsy, if possible! She has an amazing talent for coming up with new and fun ways to get kids learning outdoors and incorporating natural materials into the classroom…

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Exploring Nature with the WILD Mag

Free Outdoor Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Ultimate Camping Gear List for Families

How to Make a DIY Park Tour Guidebook

Get Out Guides

Earth Day Challenge

Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Fun with Fireflies

Friday Favorites: Little Pine Learners

Outdoor Learning: Winter Words Scavenger Hunt

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