A week of fairy activities isn’t complete without building a fairy wand! Materials: Stick, about 12 inches long Decorating materials: ribbon, twine or wire; beads, bells, gems, or crystals; sparkles: glitter, glitter glue, sequins Adventurous additions: hot glue, air-dry clay, paint The Steps: Go outside
Spring is a magical time when fairies visit the human world often. We can invite them into our yards, gardens, and neighborhoods by creating homes and gifts for them. Although they are shy and often hide from humans if you look closely you may see
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! –
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
This activity was so easy and came up so organically. I wanted to do some raking as we had lots of little willow branches and such that had accumulated on our lawn and I wanted to get a little exercise in. As I was raking,
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
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
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
