Have you ever wished you knew just a little more about the plant and animal life you see when you head outside? Read more with I Spy Trout Lillies

Blog, Wild ChildChildreachApril 11, 2023environmental stewardship, forest, grow, learn, ontario, plants, play, tdfef, wild child, Wild Child I Spy, wildlife

WILD CHILD: Don't Pop The Bubble

What is a play bubble? How can you enter it? Read on as Tandy shares about noticing invitations to join your child’s play.

Blog, parenting, playNT MortonMarch 7, 2023play, play bubble, children, child-led

Wild Child: Find a New Forest to Explore this Family Day

Tandy shares the “Find a new forest” resource.

play, spring, summer, Wild Child, winter, BlogNT MortonFebruary 18, 2023forest, wild child, explore, london, play, outdoor

Wild Child: Don't forget to build with snow

Winter offers unique play opportunities. Don’t miss your opportunity to build with your little one while the snow is here.

Blog, play, winter, workshopNT MortonFebruary 3, 2023Winter, building, wild child, blog, play, ice, snow

WILD CHILD: Managing the mess

Changes in seasons mean a little more clothing covered in mud. Tandy share some strategies for managing the messing gear.

Blog, Wild ChildChildreachOctober 14, 2022adventures, best, family, free fun, ldnont, mess, mud, play, puddles, spring, wild child

Wild Child: Friends help us try new things, Part 2

Do you have a quiet-observer or and all-in-explorer? Tandy shares the magic of having both personalities playing together in this second part of a 2 part series.

Blog, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonOctober 4, 2022wild child, cautious child, adventurous child, mud, play, outdoor learning

WILD CHILD: Do you know where Frogs go in Winter?

Where do frigs go in winter? Read about our Wild Child playgroup adventure where we found out.

Blog, Wild Child, winterNT MortonOctober 3, 2022forest, frogs, information, learn, learning, nature, outdoors, parenting, play, wild child, Wild Child I Spy, winter

Wild Child: Friends help us try new things, Part 1

Do you have a cautious-observer or and all-in-explorer? Tandy shares the magic of having both personalities playing together in this 2 part series.

Blog, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonSeptember 27, 2022wild child, cautious child, adventurous child, mud, play, outdoor learning

Wild Child: Embracing the Short Adventure

Is a 15 minute adventure outside really worth it? Tandy shares about the fun of heading outside for short adventures.

Blog, family, play, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonJuly 25, 2022fresh air, motivation, outdoors, outside, play, adventure, short adventure

Wild Child: Spend A Week Outside (Pottersburg Valley and Kiwanis Park)

Can you spend some time outside everyday this week? Tandy challenges you to explore the Pottersburg Valley and Kiwanis Park this week and shares some activities to keep you smiling.

WILD CHILD: I Spy Wild Geranium

Have you seen little little purple flowers popping up in the forest this week? Read about Wild Geraniums.

WILD CHILD: I Spy Plantain

You may not have noticed this weed before, but plantain is probably sitting in the nearest patch of grass. Read a Tandy shares about this useful plant.

Blog, Wild ChildNT MortonApril 26, 2022environmental stewardship, forest, grow, learn, ontario, plants, play, tdfef, wild child, Wild Child I Spy, wildlife

Wild Child: Earth Day

This Earth Day take time to slow down, notice nature’s beauty, and be grateful. Read on for ideas to celebrate our precious planet.

Blog, play, safety, spring, teaching, Wild Child, stewardshipNT MortonApril 22, 2022wild child, earth day, london clean and green, play

WILD CHILD: I Spy a Trout Lily

Have you spotted a green leaved plant that looks like it have been splashed by water drops? Read more to learn about these early spring forest flowers.

Blog, Wild ChildNT MortonApril 12, 2022environmental stewardship, forest, grow, learn, ontario, plants, play, tdfef, wild child, Wild Child I Spy, wildlife

WILD CHILD: I Spy A Nurse Log

Have you ever seen a fallen rotting log while walking through the forest? Chances are you walked by a home to hundreds of tiny creatures and equally many types of plants.