Is your family getting enough nature?
Going into nature can make your family happy and healthy. Are you spending enough time outside?
Was there dirt under one of your family members' nails today?
No
Yes
Everyone. Everyday.
My family and I have gone camping...
never.
in the last year.
in the last month.
On a Saturday morning, my family and I are...
sleeping in after watching Friday night movies.
breathing in the fresh air, discovering critters, and playing with sticks.
at the playground, farmers market, or sports match.
We last vacationed...
surrounded by trees.
surrounded by culture.
surrounded by screens.
... wait. What's a vacation?
When children are playing outdoors, a parent...
stays very near. Better safe than sorry.
catches up on work, emails, or social media. Finally a moment!
can be heard from afar with reminders such as, "Sand stays on the ground" or "Big sticks need big space."
We are snacking on...
at least one home grown fruit or vegetable.
something in bar form or trail mix because we are on a trail.
some crunchy goodness that was ordered online and delivered to the door with the rest of the groceries.
a tasty treat that popped up in my feed and it's delicious.
Spiders are...
GROSS!
Deadly!
Helpful. :)
Adorable.
Fine, as long as they are not in my house.
Rain in San Diego means...
I refuse to go outside at all, especially if it involves driving with the San Diegans that don’t know how to drive in the rain.
A museum day.
Gearing up for a puddle splashing party.
Having to get a little more creative with our plans when our go-to trails are closed (so we don’t add to erosion) and favorite beaches need some time (for the polluted runoff to dilute).
Richard Louv is...
The man the Louvre is named after.
Who?
A needed revolutionary.
My best friend.
Today's hashtag will be...
#thetvbabysat
#iamataxi
#wegooutsidesothehousestayscleaner
#forestbabies
#howdoessandevengetthere
Couch potato and tater tots
Get up and get out! Join a group of families to go outdoor or an event set up by a local organization with an expert guide. You will feel more comfortable with people who are well seasoned to lead the way.
Emerging explorer
Your family has probably been to several popular nature spots, but now is the time to get into a habit! Try enrolling in a weekly class, taking on some nature challenges, or challenge yourself to find more time in nature a few times a week. Have you slept under the stars lately? This may be a good time to gear up and get out on a camping or cabin trip to really recharge bodies, minds, and family bonds.
Wild wanderers
Nature nurtures your family! Share the love and the expertise by leading some outings with an established organization. For an extra challenge, start your own nature group and tell us all about it!