Frame the Blue Moon Challenge!

by Nikki Sowder | October 26, 2020 | Blog, Featured, Play in Nature, Wild Activities | 0 Comments

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Frame the Blue Moon Challenge!

Oct 26, 2020

This year has been unpredictable and quite challenging to say the least. I think we could all use a little magic, and that is exactly what this upcoming Full Blue Moon feels like. It's so comforting to know that we have the opportunity to all look up together. WHAT...

10 Ways White Parents Can Help Black Families Feel Safe in Nature

Jun 6, 2020

In recent years, the push to get children back out and reconnected to nature has grown considerably. Families are starting to see how tied nature exposure is to physical health, mental health and overall well being. But these spaces and their benefits are not equally...

2019 Lunar Gift Guide for Your Moon Child!

Dec 8, 2019

Calling all moon children, lunar lovelies, selenophiles and lunatics, this is YOUR holiday gift guide. I know some of you are looking for outdoor gear or ideas for your wildlings’ hiking backpacks. The holiday guide is going to be a bit different this year. I wanted...

2019 Outdoor Advent With Printable Calendar

Nov 18, 2019

As we head into the end of the year, it can be difficult to manage the whirlwind of the holiday season. I invite you to download the Outdoor Advent Calendar and take a few moments each day to connect with your family and the outdoors. The Advent centers on a free DIY,...

2020 Full Moon Poster

Oct 21, 2019

Tuning into the moon and celebrating its phases has been transformative, moving my family ever-closer to nature and her rhythms. What first inspired me to begin inviting other families, classrooms and organizations to walk beside me on this lunar journey began...

The 30 Day Slow Down Childhood Challenge – 2019

Oct 17, 2019

As I look around the farm, the signs of fall are all-encompassing. The leaves turning and letting go, milkweed pods releasing their seeds – when we take note, these small happenings serve as reminders to slow down and simplify. Paradoxically so many of us tend to...

Enter The Fourth Annual Mud Pie Bake Off!

Jun 25, 2019

I can't believe that it's already time to announce the Fourth Annual Wilder Child Mud Bake Off. Every year the Mud Pie Bake Off Coincides with International Mud Day! Every year, the participation, creativity and glorious mess has grown!! INTERNATIONAL MUD DAY...

Gluten-Free Dandelion Fritters The Kids Will Love!

May 8, 2019

Gluten-Free Dandelion Fritters the Kids Will Love! Foraging with children is one of my favorite things to do and here in Michigan the wildcrafting season is in full swing! The chickweed, purple dead nettle and plantain are begging to be picked, but the real star of...