Connecting Kids and Nature in the City  When we think about natural resources – trees, air, water, wildlife – we often think about rural places and big open spaces. Rarely is the term ‘natural resources’ used with respect to cities and urbanized areas, but we have natural resources in the city too! The city of … More Connecting Kids and Nature in the City

Spring is one of the most exciting times of the year. It’s a time when everything seems to wake up from the long sleep of the cold winter. Plants and animals all resume higher levels of activity. This includes animals who were hibernating or dormant throughout the winter such as reptiles and amphibians starting to … More Spring Changes!

As the days grow longer and the earth warms up, we have many opportunities to get outside and experience the changes in nature. Click on each activity below for more details, guiding questions, links to additional activities, and books you may enjoy reading! Smell the earth   Look under a rock / log Listen for … More Spring