How do we stay connected to nature from inside our homes? ICG Philanthropy Associate Tori Chamberlin is staying connected to nature from home by birdwatching right from her window! Want to spark a love of birds in your little – or not so little! –
I imagine this won’t be a surprise to you, but here at ICG, we love plants. Yet some of us might be feeling that our opportunities to connect with plants outside might be more limited right now. Good news – growing houseplants is an easy
By Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, Education Director My 8 year old loves collecting things; mostly, nature things. I’m not sure where he gets it from. Who am I kidding… I know exactly where he gets it from. This is the windowsill in my kitchen. Every time we
Animal tracking can help you realize that there are always creatures around, even when you’re feeling lonely! When you’re out walking, invite your child to look around to see what prints they can find. If your child doesn’t know what made the track, invite them
Looking for easy nature activities for your child to do with the materials in your backyard or nearby green space? Build Fairy Gardens! ICG Garden Manager Jean Gerow shares that when she can’t plant outside, she “just goes outside and finds some twigs and leaves
You don’t need to walk far or go to a park or wild space to take a moment to be mindful and present with nature. Start by walking really s…l…o…w. Think about the way the feet feel on the ground and the way the sun
Start by standing tall and still like a mighty oak tree – with your arms reaching wide like branches. Then, bend down and touch your toes, with your arms loose like a waterfall. Next, come onto all fours with your hands and feet on the
ICG Educator Lauren Salzman shows us that a great way to celebrate the start of spring with your little one/s is getting outside and looking at the plants to see how the buds are changing. You can then bring a branch inside to observe as
“A healthy and helpful part of our new family routine has been to get on our boots and go outside for a walk, no matter the weather! This has given us an opportunity to breathe deeply the fresh air, to watch the seasons through the
