Archive for January 6th, 2010
What’s Happening Wednesday
January 6th, 2010 | Author: Shannon
Rhode Island
I have lost track of the great stuff happening in my home state.. cause there’s just so much great stuff on the web.
Remember to check out a farmers market for fresh local produce.
Take a hike in the woods and look for deer tracks in the snow. Or maybe there’s another critter who interests you.
All the usual stuff is happening. Or go to kidoinfo to see what’s happening on their calender.
This weeks favorites from ’round the web
Talking about nature; haiku style. What is a haiku anyway? Really… show me how you write a haiku.
When do you have those moments when you look in the eyes of your child and fall in love all over again? Here’s the love story of a nature mom.
Looking for great parks in southern California? Look no further, this mommy blogger is reviewing parks in 2010!
Sometimes I forget how lucky my kids are to have meadows, forests, ponds and swamps to stomp through in our backyard. Here’s how one childcare program created a natural habitat for children.
Planning a summer get-away? There are many types of camping spots… what’s your style? {I’m a primitive/ dispersed kinda gal.}
It’s really the truth… taking a walk in nature is so important for our health especially the brain.
Nature-Deficit Disorder is a big deal. Some say it’s one of the biggest deals of the 21st Century. Taking time outside is a way to change this story. What did you do today to change this story?
Just out of curiosity, how did you spend the latest snow days? Do kids in your town play outside on snow days? Or have we truly experienced the Last Child in the Snow?
Back Home in My Backyard
We are so happy to have snow. We’ve started igloos and made fairy houses.
The chickens are happy in their little home (although cold).
We’re cooking lots of stews and soups from scratch to keep warm inside.
Jeremiah has grown 4 inches taller in the past 6 months!
We’re happy that it’s staying dark later cause we get a few more minutes to play outside.
How are you spending those “extra” daylight minute?
Please send me links to your favorite posts about nature- backyard kind of things by next Tuesday so they can be included in What’s Happening Wednesday. Send links to shannon [at] backyardmama [dot] com.
