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 Wednesday: Bug Bites

Read as Tandy talks about bug bites and giving littles the tools to help themselves.

Blog, family, parenting, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonApril 26, 2022wild child, Wild Wednesday, parenting, capability, plants

Wild Child: Who's nest do I see?

Have you noticed a messy looking birds nest in unusual places such as porches? Read as Tandy shares some of the ways you can recognize a Robin’s nest.

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: What's that bird?

What’s that bird I see? Tandy shares our new resource to help you start your birding journey.

Blog, family, play, spring, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonApril 19, 2022Wild child, bird, bird identification, bird calls, birding

WILD CHILD: Nature Journalling

Are you looking for ways to be more deliberate in your time outside? Tandy shares about using a nature journal to slow down and enjoy nature with her children.

Blog, Wild Child, spring, summer, winterNT MortonApril 15, 2022Blog, wild child, Documentation, Journaling

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: Who's running along the gound?

Have you noticed a bird running in the fields or though parking lots? Read as Tandy shares some of the fun things Killdeer do.

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.

Blog, parenting, play, spring, summer, Wild ChildChildreachApril 6, 2022education, forest, grow, learn, nature, play, stewardship, Wild Child I spy

Wild Child: Who is that yellow bird?

Have you noticed a little yellow bird calling as it flies past? Read as Tandy shares some tips for noticing the American Goldfinch.

WILD CHILD: I Spy Bloodroot

I spy bloodroot. Can you spot this early spring ephemeral?

Wild Child: Who do I see walking DOWN the tree trunk?

Have you noticed a little bird that seems to creep up, down and sideways on a tree without worrying about which direction is up? Read as Tandy shares some tips for noticing the white-breasted and red-breasted nuthatches.

WILD CHILD: Slow down and notice

Have you seen some ‘signs of spring’ popping up in London? Read more about finding the signs of early spring on your next walk, and enjoying the journey instead of the destination!

Blog, ParentConnect, parenting, play, spring, Wild ChildNT MortonMarch 22, 2022Adventure, forest, nature, outdoor play

Wild Child: Who do I hear singing loudly?

Have you noticed a loud conk-la-ree! song being sung from the trees lately? Read as Tandy shares some tips for noticing the Red Winged Black Bird

WILD CHILD: I Spy Skunk Cabbage

Have you ever wished you knew just a little more about the plant and animal life you see when you head outside? Read more in I Spy Skunk Cabbage

Wild Child: Who do I see flying around?

Have you noticed a noisy flock of dark coloured birds around your neighbourhood lately? Maybe you have spotted starlings.

Blog, science, play, spring, Wild Child, winterNT MortonFebruary 28, 2022european starling, birds, birds canada, bird identification, wild child, outdoor play

Wild Child: Find a New Forest to Explore

Tandy shares the “Find a new forest” resource.

play, spring, summer, Wild Child, winter, BlogNT MortonFebruary 25, 2022forest, wild child, explore, london, play, outdoor

Wild Child: Who's making that noise?

Have you heard the birds calling and wondered which birds you’re hearing? Tandy shares some of the common birds we are hearing and seeing.

Blog, spring, Wild Child, winterNT MortonFebruary 21, 2022birds, wild child, winter, spring, birding, bird calls, chickadee, raven, crow, cardinal

The Great Backyard Bird Count 2022

The Great Backyard Bird Count is happening February 18-21, 2022. Read to learn more about this event.

Benefits of playing in the dark

Risky play is also playing in the dark. Playing outside at nighttime presents a whole new world of fun experiences.

Blog, play, winter, Wild ChildNT MortonFebruary 16, 2022night, dark, wild child, risky play, winter, fears