Children love to wander the yards and woods this time of year, seeking signs of spring. And how much more fun is it when you can find safe spring treats growing wild? Violets are blooming right now through the Charlotte region, and you can turn their shy purple petals into brilliant syrup and rosy [...]
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Springtime foraging with kids: Violets and redbuds
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged children, foraging, spring, wildflowers on March 25, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Nature activities for kids during holiday break: 7 ideas
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged children, nature activities, winter on December 21, 2012 | 1 Comment »
By Amber Veverka School’s out and at last kids and families have daylight hours together to enjoy the outdoors. Here are seven ideas for ways to enjoy the natural world during the winter break. The weather may be brisk at times, but in the South, that’s not bad: It means no bugs, no poison ivy, [...]
Nature crafts with kids: 5 ideas for winter break
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged art, birds, children, crafts, nature on December 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
By Amber Veverka School will be out soon and that’s a great time to get outside with kids and gather materials for a few crafts using items from nature. Here are 5 ideas: 1. Pressed-leaf coasters. Gather a few thin leaves. Try fern fronds or English ivy leaves. You also can try blossoms of winter-blooming pansies. Press the [...]
Get kids outdoors: Your best ideas
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged children, nature on October 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Charlotte kids Sager and Fin leap into fun on a kayaking trip with Sager’s father, Will White. Will (who notes he first checked the water depth for safety) started an outdoor adventure club for his son and friends. Kayaking, hiking and mountain biking are just a few of their activities. Photo: Will White. By [...]
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