Everyone is feeling the winter slump, it’s dark, it’s cold, the plants/animals are hibernating and humans want to do the same. Well, here’s some reasons to go get dirty, even in the winter—it makes you happy? We know Gardening is healthy because it’s exercise, outdoors, and can allow you to grow your own organic produce … Continue reading Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy
Plant PartsSporangia, Cones, and Flowers From tall trees with woody stems to the soft, creeping grass along the ground, plants can be found in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Despite their differences in appearance, plants share a common set of parts. Learning about how the different parts function is essential to exploring … Continue reading Kids Gardening Lessons to Grow By: Plant Parts
We are dying to get outside and go somewhere, anywhere, but it needs to allow for social distancing and not too traveled. Well, I think now we can--thanks to the new web app! Find the best streets in Montco to walk, jog, run, and bicycle on with the county’s new bicycling and pedestrian Web app! … Continue reading #GoOutsideAndPlay ~ Web APP for Montgomery County Bicyclists and Pedestrians
In honor of Earth Day, we thought of some way to show some love to the Earth and nature. Planting a garden is the perfect way to welcome Spring by creating an educational and life-sustaining work of culinary and horticultural art that your whole family can enjoy! The Corona Challenge This year we had … Continue reading Honor Earth Day by Planting a Garden and Growing Minds
You know we LOVE being outside; however, I implore my outdoorsy readers to heed some important data that's a bummer to the world's wellness! Airborne transmission is “plausible,” according to a study published in the print edition in the peer-reviewed The New England Journal of Medicine from scientists at Princeton University, UCLA and the National … Continue reading #GoOutsideAndPlay: Hiking Trails Dramatic Increase in Usage – How Safe is That?
Governors across the nation, and the American President has issued a "stay home" mandate, but that still means go outside! Just practice smart "social distancing", as prescribed by the Center of Disease Control (CDC) for Covid-19. Actually, connecting with plants and nature is important for our mental and physical health. This is especially true when … Continue reading Quarantine Naturally: Going Outdoors While Social Distancing
As part of the #GoOutsideandPlay Challenge and the Treasure in Travel Series, we will be posting favorite local spots for kids to explore the outdoors in your neck of the woods (Tri-State Area)! Briar Bush Nature Center’s 12.5-acres feature forest trails, a Nature Museum and live animals demonstrations (upon reservation). Briar Bush Nature Center Why … Continue reading Local Outdoor Oasis Picks For Kids – #3 – Briar Bush Nature Center in Abington, PA
As part of the #GoOutsideandPlay challenge, we are happy to announce the winner of the Tinkergarten Class giveaway! #NaturePlay #PlantPower Thank You All of those who entered the contest and for your support in following our Facebook pages and telling your friends! We also appreciate Keeping Kids Connected for their partnership in sharing with your … Continue reading #GoOutsideandPlay Challenge Giveaway ~ Tinkergarten 8-Week Fall Class
As part of the Go Outside & Play Challenge and the Treasure in Travel Series, we will be posting favorite local spots for kids to explore the outdoors in your neck of the woods (Tri-State Area)! Hershey, PA boasts the outdoor amusement park, Hershey Gardens, and Hershey World, where you can learn about where food … Continue reading Local Outdoor Oasis Picks For Kids – #2 Hershey PA: More Than Chocolate and Coasters
Keeping Kids Connected is a local website for Montgomery County and also Central / Upper Bucks areas. The site is perfect for mothers, fathers, grandparents, or other caregivers who are looking for the best online resource for local family-friendly events, activities, sports teams, camps, informational blogs, fun places to visit and much more! They even … Continue reading #WellMomBlogs Resource Find: Montgomery/Bucks County Activity Directory for Parents!
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