Let’s go skate in the Hamptons
Ice skating in the Hamptons? We live in an area known for its summer season and beaches, but when winter comes it’s time to put […]
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Wild Kids
‘WILD KIDS’ is about ideas and adventures to encourage children to learn about nature and be outdoors. As ‘young naturalists’ they can discover the natural word and the importance of plants, wildlife and the wonders of nature especially in a world where youth are growing aware of the effects of climate change. As ‘wildlife detectives’ kids will enrich their observational skills. Whether being involved in birdwatching or following animal tracks, kids learn about wildlife in their natural habitats. From enjoying wild-time, wood scavenger hunts, playing in the snow or beachcombing, discover nature activities, crafts and ‘outdoor adventures.’
My goal is to encourage kids to have fun in the great outdoors whatever the season. And nature can have a huge positive impact on the health and well-being of children in our modern technical world even if it’s ‘just a walk’, finding out ’10 fun facts’ about different wild flowers or building their own amazing den.
Otter Pond – or a tale of Swan Lake?
The days are short so we just went for a ride to Otter Pond not far away from the end of our road. Practicing Swan Lake
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Beachcombing Zen
A beach and kids would not seem to equal beachcombing Zen. But it did. It did indeed. Two buckets and a beachcomber’s guide were all we
A Bird in the hand: Morton National Wildlife Refuge
Home from school for the Thanksgiving break, on a chilly but sunny day, I took my two to the Morton National Wildlife Refuge. Instead of
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137 steps – Montauk Point Lighthouse
Every five seconds the light from Montauk Point Lighthouse reaches ships as far as 19 nautical miles away. A beacon from the eastern tip of New York’s Long
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What’s the difference between a pond and a lake? They asked.
What’s the difference between a pond and a lake? My children recently asked. I decided to answer their question yesterday. I needed to press the
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