parenting

Week Three: Get Out and Grow Some Bubbles!

Jennifer Ward shares tips for making GINORMOUS bubbles outside. Read more

Week One: Let’s Go Outside!

Jennifer Ward, author of Let’s Go Outside, tells us how to make a “toad castle.” Read more

Camping and Scavenger Hunt

Rebecca Cohen of RebeccaPlants.com shares her family’s campout–in writing and video. Read more

A Green-Read Hour

Green Hour readers share their favorite kids’ books about the outdoors with Mary Quattlebaum. Read more

Outdoor Kids: Family Game Night

One mom explores the joys of a community Green Hour in Portland, Ore. Read more

Growing Green and Going Wild

Children’s author Mary Quattlebaum wants to know your favorite outdoor kids’ books. Read more

Memories of Wild Places

A senior editor for Ranger Rick magazine shares her thoughts about the restorative powers of nature. Read more

Green Hour Heroes: Grandparents

Grandparents.com asks its community: “How will you enjoy the outdoors this summer?” Read more

Science Fair Project Ideas: Wildlife Watch

In springtime, countless parents, teachers and home school instructors look for fun, educational science projects to perform with their kids. Whether it is a one-time only exercise or a large-scale … Read more

I “Heart” the Earth

Give back to the Earth for Valentine’s Day. Organize a neighborhood clean-up for play spaces, parks, or trails. Will your kids want to help? You bet. They might grouse about … Read more