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ANIMALS/WILDLIFE

Making a Difference with Vivobarefoot Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, FAVORITE GEAR, GOOD FOR NATURE, PHOTOGRAPHY

We humans have been pretty terrible to the planet we live on and the animals that inhabit it. Just since 1970, human activity has destroyed 60% of all the world’s animals. There are now over 16,000 endangered species threatened with extinction. Scientists estimate that 150-200 species of plant, insect, bird, and mammal become extinct EVERY 24 HOURS. Insect populations are declining at a rate that could be “catastrophic” for our ecosystems within two generations. Scientists…

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Nature Study: Raising Tadpoles with Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Spring is here! And with the warmer weather comes a plethora of new opportunities to experience nature with your kids. One incredible way to teach children about wildlife, the phases of metamorphosis and caring for animals is by observing the life cycle of a frog. Today, we’re sharing the amazing experience of raising frogs, from spawn to tadpole to froglet! Ann Owen is here with the most beautiful images and the story of her family’s…

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Exploring Tide Pools with Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, BEACH, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

I’m so excited to bring you this guest post today all about exploring tide pools with kids. My good friend and fellow outdoor adventure mama Desirée Macke put together an absolutely fantastic post all about what kind of treasures you can find in the tide pools, when to go, what to pack, what to wear and even the best tide pool locations across the country. As a landlocked mama, I dream of doing these types…

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