Here are some resources for other ideas to connect your family to nature:
Books
(Some of these may be available in electronic formats)
Childhood and Nature: Design Principles for Educators by David Sobel
A Natural Sense of Wonder by Rick Van Noy
The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs: Use Outdoor Clues to Find Your Way, Predict the Weather, Locate Water, Track Animals―and Other Forgotten Skills by Tristan Gooley
The Curious Nature Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders All Around You by Clare Walker Leslie
Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You by Clare Walker Leslie
The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling by John Muir Laws
The Unplugged Family Activity Book: 60+ Simple Crafts and Recipes for Year-Round Fun by Rachel Jepson Wolf
Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors by Kim Andrews
The Outdoor Toddler Activity Book: 100+ Fun Early Learning Activities for Outside Play by Krissy Bonning-Gould
The Young Adventurer's Guide to (Almost) Everything: Build a Fort, Camp Like a Champ, Poop in the Woods-45 Action-Packed Outdoor Activities by Ben Hewitt (Author), Luke Boushee (Illustrator)
Apps
(all are free of charge)
- iNaturalist
- Seek (by iNaturalist)
- Geocache Intro
- Audubon Bird Guide
- Merlin Bird ID
- Plum’s Photo Hunt
- Leafsnap
- Starchart