Hunt for bird nests with Jennifer Ward, author of Let’s Go Outside and I Love Dirt. Read more
Green Hour
Outdoor Kids: Tag and Rolling Down Hills
Rebecca Cohen plays tag and rolls down a hill, first on her own–then in a big plastic ball. Read more
Week Three: Get Out and Grow Some Bubbles!
Jennifer Ward shares tips for making GINORMOUS bubbles outside. Read more
Outdoor Kids: “Forced” Family Fun
Forcing fun isn’t really possible, but when my kids are having trouble peeling themselves away from video games, I have been known to put my foot down and take them … Read more
Week Two: A “Bugly” Scavenger Hunt
Bugs are everywhere in nature, regardless of whether you’re a city dweller or a country dweller. I encourage you to take a walk with your kids and see just what you can find as you embark on a Bugly Scavenger Hunt. 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
Facebook Fans Love to Read!
Our fans on Facebook share their favorite children’s books about the outdoors. 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
