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The book "The Hike" with Alison Farrell features a grassy hillside with six trees in the foreground and a winding path where three girls hike. The book is lying on a patch of green foliage with yellow flowers.
on February 14, 2023

3 Children’s Books to Read on Hikes 

Resources

Adding a book to your hiking backpack or tote bag is always a good idea when hiking with children. Children’s books invite young readers to embrace their sense of wonder, explore nature with care, and celebrate being outside.

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Scott Stewart, Climbing Instructor
on October 19, 2022

‘If Students Love Nature, They’ll Protect It’: Why Scott Stewart Values Experiential Ed

Educator Highlights . Exploration

In our Educator Highlights, we discuss ideas and innovation with educators who inspire us. This fall, we’re celebrating Scott Stewart, a program director who designed and implemented a new experiential education program in South Korea. Scott designs experiential education experiences that promote personal growth and environmental stewardship. Hailing from Michigan, he is a world traveler who

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Field Press with Flowers and Leaves
on April 28, 2022

Plant Pressing: 3 Tips for Success

Art for Kids . Teaching Demo

Plant pressing is a simple and easy way to notice details and beauty in the natural world. It’s also a great way to record local biodiversity and appreciate the seasonality of a place. Not sure where to start? This article will cover the basics of plant pressing and also offer three tips from “the pros.”

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Burrowing Owl face
on November 5, 2021

Environmental Awareness Trainings: One Way to Keep Species Safe

Opinion . Science

Thank you to London Lacy, for being one of those people to reach out and tell us what her work entails. London is an Environmental Coordinator whose work in Arizona helps keep species safe.

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Two children smelling orange and red flowers in forest
on July 5, 2021

Why Kids Need More Nature in Their Lives

Exploration

How important is it to teach our children about birds, butterflies, pollinators and the natural world in their own backyard? Extremely important, according to experts.

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on February 1, 2021

Build Your Own Birdhouse: Ideas for Backyard Birding

Environmental News . Exploration

Sheltering-in-place has definitely expanded our appreciation for nature and creative pastimes. It’s no surprise that many people have turned to backyard birding as a free way to relax, get fresh air, and add enjoyment to their days.

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Slime Mold
on May 22, 2020

9 Secret Facts About Slime Molds

Science

What can communicate without a brain, move without legs, and are real-life “Transformers?” Slime molds! Here’s nine little-known facts about them.

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journaling activities for kids
on March 21, 2020

Need “at-Home” Ideas? 5 Activities for Kids

Art for Kids . Exploration

In the meantime, here are five activities for kids. We’ll provide more ideas during the coming days and weeks. Our team wants to support you, in whatever little ways we can.

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on February 2, 2020

New Educational Tools: Our Blog Revamp!

Teaching Demo

We are excited to begin this journey, and invite you to come along with us and spread the word.

Starting this month, you will see new educational videos on YouTube and new articles published on our blog. Our videos will range from topics like “science for kids” and “how to start a nature journal,” to more detailed videos showing how to use our most […]

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