Kids love exploring nature, so start a tradition of hiking throughout the seasons. Try a fall hike focused on leaf collecting. Who can find the most different kinds of leaves, the largest leaf or the most colorful leaf? In the winter, when the days get short, arm your little ones with flashlights and head out after dark. There's a lot to see, even if you stay on the sidewalk. Check out the night sky, can you spot the Big Dipper? Maybe you'll get lucky and spot an owl. Spring rains frill the rivers and streams with interesting creatures, head out on an annual tadpole hunt. Hot summer days are perfect for hiking to a sandy beach and have an end of summer picnic.
For older kids encourage them to take their camera's and be creative with nature and photographs.
"When our inner nature is truly free, we find within ourselves a wealth of treasure: love, joy and peace of mind. We can appreciate the beauty of life, taking each experience as it comes, opening our heart to it and fully enjoying it. Realizing thee qualities within ourselves is the greatest freedom that can be gained. " ~Tarthang Tulka
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