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February 20, 2024

Getting Started with Nature Journaling for Kids

In INFORMATION, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Are you looking for a great way to add wonder and exploration to your time in nature? Well, look no further! Nature journaling, perfect for a variety of ages and interest levels, can lead to learning, developing observation skills, and making memories. Plus, the supplies and costs are minimal, so it’s an easily accessible activity. Today, Laura Stroup, Missouri mom of three, is here to let you in on the simple secrets of this valuable…

Using Chromatography to Find Fall Leaf Colors

In FALL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Autumn is best known for its gorgeous color palette. Deciduous trees in more temperate climates respond to autumn’s cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours by changing their leaf colors and dropping their leaves to the ground. In fact, the word deciduous is from Latin and literally means “fall down.” A rainbow of purples, reds, yellows, oranges, and browns take over where shades of green once dominated. But, what causes this transformation? Today, Laura Stroup, founder…

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…

How to Use a Pocket Microscope

In FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

What do dead bugs, pine needles, worms, and sand have in common? Maybe you should add soil, bark, and pond water to that list. And that’s only the beginning. All these things, and more, may find their way into your kids’ hands and under the lens of a pocket microscope while on a nature walk. Today, Laura Stroup, founder of Firefly Nature School and mom to three wildlings, shows you how to get a close-up…