Mass Audubon has a wonderful outdoor almanac that offers a month-by-month, play-by-play of outdoor activity. It offers ample suggestions of what to look for and explanations of what is happening in nature.https://www.massaudubon.org/learn/nature-wildlife/outdoor-almanac
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HUNT FOR OWL PELLETS
Dissecting owl pellets seems to be a part of third or fourth grade curriculums around the country. Owl pellets are the undigestible and regurgitated parts of small animals that owls have eaten.
LOOK FOR WALKING STICKS
Almost every single time we go for a walk, my boys pick out a new walking stick. The back of my car is loaded with sticks that they have taken home. They are not loyal to just one stick that they bring to each hike; instead they prefer to hunt for a new one every time.
MODEL A LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS
The best way to get your kids to put their screens down is to do so yourself. This may be one of the most important things you can do.
MAKE A GOAL
This year, a friend and I hiked every trail at Borderland State Park in Easton. It was extremely satisfying to “finish” something, and it feels great to be able to say that we’ve seen and experienced every part of the park. I also feel like I can’t get lost there now–it gave me a great sense of the layout and expanse of the park. I know which trails are least crowded, which are the most rocky and fun for my kids, which are best with a stroller, and which are most peaceful.
GET INSPIRED
Getting outside is often easier if you make it about something bigger than yourself and your family. Join a Facebook group or a challenge for inspiration to get outdoors. Our favorite is the 1,000 Hour Outdoor Challenge.