Wild Activities
Our Favorite Children's Book for Spring!
March is here and I just had to introduce you to, "Crinkle, Crackle, Crack: It's Spring!" by Marion Dane Bauer, Illus...
10 Things Every Child Needs in Their Outdoor Play Space
Even though it was -18 today in Michigan, I'm already planning things to add to my daughter's outdoor play area. Don'...
Introducing The Wilder Child Book Club
Reading and nature - what a match made in heaven! The Berenstain Bears, Where the Wild Things Are, Island of the Blue...
Creating an Ice Jewel Dig Outside!
Step 1: Collect Your Materials
An ice jewel form (I used two). You can find it here.
Food-based food coloring. He...
How to Make Nature-Inspired Valentines
Nature and Valentines Day, what a lovely combination! The entire month of February, I'm hoping to spread the warm fuz...
How to Throw a Birthday Party for the Birds
Today we threw the birds a "birdday" party complete with cake, cupcakes, confetti and streamers. This turned out to b...
Our Wild New Year's Resolutions
I know it's a little late for New Year's resolutions, but everything just calmed down enough for us to start dreaming...
Decorating an Outdoor Edible Tree for the Animals
When my husband and I had our first child, we wanted to create some of our own family traditions around the holidays....
25 Natural Ornaments the Kids Will Love Making!
Ornaments and garlands made out of natural materials are my favorite! A lot of the fun with these is getting out with...
10 Ways Kids Can Thank Mother Nature This Holiday Season
I remember my English teachers in middle school gave us Thanksgiving related journal prompts. We were encouraged to d...
How to Dress Your Kids for Outdoor Winter Activities
A lot of parents blame weather as one of the big reasons for their kids not spending more time outside. As a resident...
Let's Go Fishing for Leaves!
Yes, I am obsessed with Fall leaf activities and games. Today was a beautiful sunny, windy day so The Wild Child and ...