September 2010 Blog Posts (26)

After the sign in for ‘We Gather Together’ we took a moment to talk about the day of remembrance and service and how VISTA is a national service program linking this national observance to our area.…

Nature play nurtures a child’s body, mind and spirit.

When children and nature mix, something magical happens….Watch the video.

What a joy it was to share time with these children in nature…………Thank you! This event helped raise funds for children suffering from Cancer. The funds will go towards the …

Once again Mother Nature came and joined in the fun! It was super foggy when we began, but cleared up by the middle of the hike. We saw a long stretch of bear tracks on the beach! The kids all got a chance to play together and snack midway. Three new mamas and babes joined us! I counted 15 parents and 14 kids for a total of 29 participants along with 5 pups.…

This is an excerpt from my blog over at http://www.playgroundhunt.com/blog/the-great-outdoors/. I just joined here and am still…

WOW! We are quickly approaching 1000 members on this network!

Time to make a member challenge to reach this milestone. Let's find more like-minded folks who care about connecting our kids to the wonders of nature and get them on board.

A few options of places to…

Despite the Government’s best efforts to sugar coat the harsh reality of the country’s financial situation, the idea that the ‘Big Society’ will offer a meaningful solution is proving a bitter pill to swallow for many people. Only time will tell whether phrases such as “the Big Society - a smoke screen masking impending deep cuts” materialise into anything other than…

Does anyone know of any Outdoor Nature Pre-Schools that are

located in Ohio?? I have been reading about them on this

blog and am very intrigued. Thanks, Colleen

Another huge turnout for Taiga Trekkers! I counted about about 32 participants (parents and kiddos combined). Conversations ranged from how to say "no" to your toddler, sleep, nursing, and first teething experiences. Children ages varied from 3 months to 2 years. Many of the mamas were hiking with two kiddos in tow or are pregnant with number 2. Networking was happening, friendships deepened and bonds forged... all while ambling with our little ones…

Building the Biggest Butterfly Girl Fairy House for Charity (part 2)

Getting kids outside and connecting with nature couldn’t be more FUN!

Upon arrival the girls were spotting all the Butterfly Girls hanging in the trees.

Once everyone had arrived I handed out some chalk and asked the children to draw their favorite animal, bird or…