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Pet Rocks!

Family Adventures in Nature (in association with the San Diego Children and Nature Collaborative) is a locally based family nature club. We hold monthly and weekly adventures for families along with…Continue

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Jan Ellen Ferrigan replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"I recently released a nature-themed kids' book. 1. Lotto's Super-Awesome Unbelievable Park Adventure 2. Jan Ferrigan 3. Publication Date (Nov 2012 and Jan 2013 depending on format) 4. 8 - 11 years old 5. Fantasy meets travelogue in a…"

May 3

Janice Swaisgood replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion How does $10,000 - $15,000 sound? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"Don't forget - it PAYS to PLAY OUTSIDE! Share, tweet, post and email this link to all of your nature-loving friends and family nature clubs!http://www.clifkidbackyardgame.com/index.html "

May 2

Carla Gull replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"1.The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families, and Classrooms 2. Clare Walker Leslie 3. 2010 4. Families, children 6+, adult nature study 5. This nature journal uses a month-by-month approach with journal sheets incorporated…"

Apr 11

Ken Schmaltz replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"This looks like the perfect book for my 8-year-old. Thanks!"

Mar 24

Janice Swaisgood replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"TITLE: Stickeen: John Muir and the Brave Little Dog AUTHOR: John Muir, as retold by Donnell Rubay PUBLICATION DATE: 1998 RECOMMENDED AGES: 6+ (good one to share, reading together) SYNOPSIS: This true tale actually happened…"

Mar 24

Janice Swaisgood shared Chip Donahue's group on Twitter

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Ken Schmaltz replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"Title: There's a Hair in my Dirt: A Worm's Story Author: Gary Larson Publication date: 1999 Recommended ages: As a bedtime book, when my youngest was 4 we could always count on this book to make him laugh. Not sure he understood it all,…"

Mar 22

Carmen Field replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"The Fiddler of the Northern Lights by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock 1996 for ages 4-9 (though I, as an adult, love this story!) This is a story of family connections, outdoor adventure, and the power of believing. Eight-year-old Henry lives in…"

Mar 22

Janice Swaisgood replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"Thanks for the share, Dionne! And you also make a really good point in your post: "...it's important to read stories that are just good tales about adventuring in nature, and not always trying to 'teach' kids about natural…"

Mar 21

Dionne Lapointe-Bakota replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"I read to my kids every night before they go to bed. It's great fun choosing books that we can share together and seeing how their interests have evolved as they have aged. My boys are now 7 and almost 10 and as you might expect…"

Mar 21

Craig Brant replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"The last few days (Maple Syrup Season in our neck of the woods), our family's favorite story is Rainbow Crow. It is a Lenne Lenape tale. Found in the following…"

Mar 21

Kelly Pfeiffer replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Do you have a great book to share? in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"TITLE: Cat Tails and Spooky Trails AUTHOR: Jean Hunt PUBLICATION DATE: 2007 RECOMMENDED AGES: 6 years and up SYNOPSIS: What does an easy-going Low Country cat have in common with a headstrong city girl? "Nothing. I don't DO cats," or…"

Mar 21

Kelly Pfeiffer replied to Janice Swaisgood's discussion Rediscovering "Where Nature Meets Story" in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"Cat Tails and Spooky Trails is a midgrade novel (ages 6+) that is set on the coast of South Carolina. The characters spend most of their time outside exploring the forest and marsh. In the second book, Waggin Tails and Moonlit Trails, the…"

Mar 21

Janice Swaisgood replied to Jeanine Silversmith's discussion First Steps: How (and why) I Started a Family Nature Club in the group C&NN Natural Families Network

"Hi Neita! I was just reading through Jeanine's post for a little "re-inspiration" and saw your reply. I love the idea of a "Cricket Crawl"! Sorry you got rained out on your first event -- that's a bummer. How did it end…"

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Organization: Family Adventures in Nature

Web site: http://www.familyadventuresinnature.org

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Transformational Experience: From Fear to Wonder

Last spring, we hosted a family camping trip to Mojave National Preserve with our family nature club, Family Adventures in Nature. Three families came, which we thought was a pretty

good turnout since the trip required a five-hour drive from San Diego. One

family we’d never met before brought two daughters, 7 and nearly 4. The

seven-year-old’s name was Kate. The kids seemed to hit it off right away. We

all did,…

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Posted on August 8, 2010 at 5:16pm — 3 Comments

Great American Backyard Campout, June 26, 2010

Hello All.

I just looked up the National Wildlife Federation's "Great American Backyard Campout" and it is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2010. I thought it might be a good idea to start a blog topic here to throw around ideas, tips, etc. for participating in this event. We've got a good 120 families in our group now (not all are active as of now) and this will likely be our "big" summer event!

I will be rallying a group within our group to participate in the planning and development… Continue

Posted on March 2, 2010 at 12:22am

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At 10:21am on October 23, 2012, Barbara Mascareno said…: Gracias Janice, que lindo que vas a formar un grupo para familias con chicos bilingue. Mi nena tiene 5 a~nos y esta en el jardin de infante. Soy tutora en varias materias como ense~nanza en Espa~nol, matematicas y ciencias. Fui tutora por mucho tiempo asistiendo a ni~nos que participan en el programa NCLB. Siguo hoy en dia ayudando a ni~nos a estudiar y progresar en sus estudios.

Henderson, Nevada es una ciudad cerca de Las Vegas, Nevada, y muy linda para criar a los hijos. Tiene lindos parques, apesar de ser parte del desierto.

Espero saber mas acercas de NFN, especialmente si es guiado para los educadores bilingue.

Nos hablamos pronto :)

At 7:04am on October 23, 2012, Barbara Mascareno said…: Hi Janice, it's great to connect with you :)

At 6:44pm on August 12, 2012, Nkrumah Frazier said…: Thanks a bunch Janice. The info is greatly appreciated!!!! Any info on applying for 501c3 status?

At 1:16pm on August 12, 2012, Nkrumah Frazier said…: Hello Janice,

How has the issue of liability been tackled as it pertains to family nature clubs and leading outdoor excursions?

At 11:50am on August 12, 2012, Nkrumah Frazier said…: Thanks for the welcome Janice. I am in the process of creating a Family Nature club for the South Mississippi region. Any pointers? How do I get it listed on this site?

At 3:35pm on May 17, 2012, Catarina Loureiro said…: Hi Janice.

Thank you for you comment. Actually I don't have a family club yet, but I'm in the process of starting one in my neighborhood. I'm a geologist and I teach science and environmental ed. and I love nature so I can't wait to share my thoughts and learn some great tips from Family Nature Clubs :)

Have you ever come to Portugal? We have a great weather for nature activities!

Catarina

At 3:49pm on September 6, 2010, Lori Waizman said…: Hi! I would love to know more. I teach three year olds and I love nature1 Please connect me with any thing in our area, also if you have any info I can pass onto my parents, I would love to get them involved!!!

Thanks for your e-mail

At 9:45am on February 17, 2010, Catherine Adams said…: Thank you so much Janice for viewing our website dedicated to kids nature photography.If you know of any children who would like to share their vision, we would love to see their work!!!!

At 4:50pm on February 5, 2010, amy pertschuk said…: Yeah and Welcome! You are exactly who we need here. Love the photos.

eNature! Well, we developed that site ourselves -- my husband and I and a team of very talented folks from 1998 - 2004. Long story. Good times. My husband is still involved to some extent.

At 6:29pm on February 3, 2010, Suz Lipman said…: Hi Janice! Welcome to C&NN! That looks like such a great, accessible adventure hike for younger children. They look like they're exploring and really having a blast! That's great that you and your group are leading such a fun activity. I hope you'll keep posting about your activities and continue to meet people around the network. Also, feel free to post upcoming hikes in the Events category on this NING network, and on the Movement Map that's on the C&NN web site. (Ask me if you need any help doing that.) See you around!