Children and nature go together like peanut butter and jelly. To help you get outside and exploring, we've pulled together some resources on how to do just that! Whether you are visiting your backyard, National Forest, or your Land Trust Community Preserves, we want to help you get out there and explore. If you need a hand, join us for free, kid-specific guided hikes and explorations.
Oct 10, 2020
Learn from volunteer naturalist and retired teacher, Susan Prince, how the young and young at heart can connect more deeply with nature by finding and returning to a ‘Sit Spot.’
Oct 09, 2020
Halloween is cancelled. This year instead of gaggles of costume-clad children collecting gobs of candy in the neighborhood, we are preparing for Halloween the Pandemic Version. Here are a couple of ways to celebrate fall and spooky fun outside in nature and help rescue that favorite fall holiday.
Jun 15, 2020
Give our native bees a safe place to nest by creating a bee home in your yard or garden!
Jun 12, 2020
Summer is here and exploring looks a little different this year, what can you discover while you stay close to home?
May 20, 2020
Join the Land Trust in bringing nature home by participating in our coloring contest. Bring your creativity to our coloring sheets and enter to win fun prizes for young and old!
Apr 15, 2020
While local Earth Day fairs and parades have been cancelled, you can still celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2020 from home. Here are some ideas to get you take action!
Apr 13, 2020
Join the Land Trust in celebrating Earth Day by spotlighting our work in Western monarch conservation. Make your own monarch wings with what you have at home!
Dec 16, 2019
Don't let the winter cold keep you and your family inside. Enjoy the natural world with a winter scavenger hunt!
Sep 16, 2019
Where do fairies live? In a house, of course! Learn how to build a fairy house in 3 easy steps!
Jun 17, 2019
Summer is here and with it comes camping season! Spending the night out in nature is a great way to connect with your family and learn more about the plants and animals that live in your region--even if you do it in your own backyard!
A child discovers the wonder of nature. Photo: Jay Mather.
