NATURE ACTIVITIES AND GAMESOur games and nature activities are suitable for ages five through adult. Although our focus is on the children, we encourage adults to take part and lead the activities. They are fun and provide learning for all ages. We think that parents especially, will treasure these inspirational moments with their children. Consider each nature activity as a beginning. All of our games and activities are designed with layers of discovery, which we can lead each child through individually. How do we do this? With your help as a parent, it's simple.
THE MENTORING PROCESS Parents, please keep this in mind. While it is essential for you to lead the activities we present, it is just as important to allow each child to participate at whatever level he or she is comfortable. We are not concerned with "correct answers". What we are looking for is an engagement in the activity and the hightened awareness that will result from that. Our mentoring principles have been handed down from traditional cultures all over the world. We know they work because they are being taught with great success at many nature awareness schools today. We ask you to trust the process. Then watch your children grow. When your child completes a nature activity, he or she can fill out a response form. Here we will ask a few simple questions. Most forms have one question that will require some creative thinking. There is a place on each form where the child can ask questions and offer comments about the activity. We will answer all forms and offer suggestions for more activities, based on what each child needs. If a child responds to five different nature activities, he or she will recieve a personal Outdoor Nature Child Certificate.
A Message For The ChildrenWe hope you will take part and join the fun with us. Please remember two important rules. (1) Always check in with your parents before starting an activity. They must always give their approval first. (2) Be Safe. If you do not feel safe in an activity, don't do it. Ask us for another one that feels better for you. If you work with your parents, and follow our instructions, you will enjoy our nature activities in complete safety.With that said, it's time to begin! Come with us now to the wonderful world of nature. It's easy to get started. Just click on a nature activity from the list below. NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALSSEEING BIRDSSKETCH A PLANT BIRD TRUST SPECIES SEE SEEING COLORS NIGHT COLORS AMIMAL TRACKS NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR GROUPSHAWKS AND BIRDSHIDING GAMES FIND A TREE BANDANA TRAIL NON-NATURE TRAIL ANIMAL PRETEND CIRCLE GAME FIND AN ANIMAL MATE |