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: Nature Connection

Spending time outdoors is easier than you think and the benefits build up quickly. Can you spend just 10 minutes outside a day?

WILD CHILD: What bites, stings or itches?

We often get questions about which plants and creatures in London are dangerous. Read on as Tandy shares the good news that staying safe is very easy in our area.

Blog, safety, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonJune 6, 2022Wild Child, outdoor play, bites, plants

WILD CHILD: Encouraging Kindness in Nature

Tandy shares some of the strategies she uses with children to encourage thoughtful and careful interactions with nature.

Join us to learn about Ticks & Mosquitos

Join Wild Child Outdoor Playgroup and the MLHU to learn about ticks and mosquitos.

Blog, parent education, play, safety, spring, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonMay 24, 2022wild child, ticks, mosquitos, vector borne diseases, mlhu

Wild Child: Smart Habits for outdoor exploration

Some tips for staying safe and having fun outside as the weather warms up.

Blog, family, play, safety, spring, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonMay 18, 2022wild child, summer, ticks, forest safety

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: Tree Swallows

Have you noticed a blue backed, white bellied bird flitting around the ponds on your adventures? Maybe you spotted a tree swallow. Read to learn more about these interesting birds.

WILD CHILD: To Pick or Not To Pick

Is it okay to pick the early spring plants that are popping up in the forest? Tandy shares some considerations that will help you decide.

Blog, ParentConnect, parenting, play, Wild ChildChildreachMay 10, 2022spring, conservation, foraging

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.