Get Outside with Your Kids

Now that winter has retreated and spring is turning the hills green again, a new set of considerations and concerns are hitting social media and niggling in the backs of our minds when we think about getting outdoors with our kids. Worries about ticks, swollen rivers, muddy trails, and emerging…

Hello June — Summer Is Almost Here! June is bursting with life. In nearby nature, I’m noticing long golden evenings, buzzing bees, blooming flowers, dragonflies zpping over water, birds feeding their young, and dandelion seeds floating through the air. What is blooming, buzzing, or flying in your nearby nature this…

Canada’s Native Bees: How to Spot Wild Bees With Kids Ever notice a low buzz circling you as you hike, or wonder about that cute little bug frantically crawling around in a wildflower? Canada is home to more than 800 native bee species, so it’s highly likely to have been…

Hello May — Spring Is in Full Bloom! Spring is unfolding everywhere. In nearby nature, I’m noticing fresh green leaves, dandelions glowing in the grass, bees moving from flower to flower, and birds busy with nests and songs. What is blooming, growing, singing, or buzzing in your nearby nature this week?…

Snow still lay thick and blinding on our backyard garden. Something was awakening in my young kids, though, likely thanks to the sun rising further and further to the east, long days spent biking on the sidewalk in the sunshine, and fat robins flitting in the neighbourhood trees. Questions like…

As winter gives way to spring, my kids and I start to get the itch—the itch to dig in the dirt, plant seeds, and grow things. But gardening this time of year takes a bit of patience. Seeds take time to sprout, and sometimes the weather takes its sweet time…

Hello April — Spring Has Sprung! Spring has truly arrived. In nearby nature, I’m noticing tree buds on the verge of bursting, birdsong growing louder, and violets pushing up through the cold ground. In warmer places, cherry blossoms are already painting everything in soft pink. Nature in April invites us…

Hello March — Early Spring + Little Signs of Change March is an in-between month. We can feel nature around us beginning to shift: the days are noticeably longer, and the sun feels a bit warmer. Even if there’s still snow on the ground, you can sense spring beginning to…

The first time I heard about sit spotting for kids, it sounded like a lovely activity that might work for some children—those that enjoy sitting still and quietly—but definitely not my wiggly wildlings. If you\'re wondering the same thing, here\'s the honest truth: sit spotting is a wonderful activity for…

Hello February — Midwinter Magic + Valentine\'s with Nature January asked us to slow down. February keeps that gentler rhythm, but adds a little spark. We’ve officially reached midwinter, traditionally celebrated in early February, with the astronomical midpoint landing right around February 3 in 2026. The days are stretching, and the…