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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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

Playing in the dark and twilight

This week don’t miss your chance to play in the early darkness before the days get longer.

Blog, play, Wild Child, winterNT MortonFebruary 14, 2022night, wild child, full moon, sledding, tobogganing, night walk, dark, play, winter

An Edible Tree for Wildlife

Lorena shares a recipe for making edible tree ornaments.

Wild Child: Winter play is about building connections

Winter is a magical time to build connection with our little ones. Read a Tandy shares some tips for noticing the magic.

Blog, family, play, Wild Child, winterNT MortonFebruary 7, 2022winter play, winter, wild child, connection, relationships, forts, dens, snow

Time in Nature Nutures

Time in nature nurtures us. Here are 5 simple ways to connect with nature and reap those benefits.

Blog, play, water, Wild Child, winterNT MortonJanuary 31, 2022nature connection, wild child, play, benefits of nature, outdoor play

Literacy in the Great Outdoors

January 27 is Family Literacy Day, and this year the theme is Learning in the Great Outdoors.

family, play, literacyChildreachJanuary 27, 2022