Pro parenting tips to spark your children’s life-long love for the great outdoors

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/05/pro-parenting-tips-to-spark-your-childrens-life-long-love-for-the-great-outdoors/

Did you know that engaging with nature can reduce stress by up to 60%?

🌱 Creating a sensory planting area is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the wonders of your garden.

Start by selecting a sunny spot that offers some shade.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/how-to-guides/how-to-build-a-sensory-planting-area/

#SensoryGarden #GardenTherapy #NatureExploration #MindfulGardening #PlantTextures #FragrantHerbs #RelaxInNature

Isopods of the world

https://isopod.site/

#HackerNews #isopods #marinebiology #biodiversity #natureexploration #wildlife

#CamdenME - RSVP to Join #PlantSpecies Documentation on April 22 at #CamdenHillsState Park

Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: #NatureExploration, #NatureWorkshop / #PlantIdentificationTraining

"Pre-register to join in on an educational morning of plant inventorying at Camden Hills State Park. Kerry Hardy, a local plant enthusiast, will lead a hike with park staff to document and take GPS coordinates of the park's unique plant species. Included in the inventory will be #BrownAsh and other #ash species, #Spruce, #MaidenhairFern, #YellowViolets, #Mayflowers, also called #TrailingArbutus, and spring ephemerals.

Limited to 30 people and free to registered participants. Pre-register by emailing [email protected] and please put "April 22 plant inventory RSVP" in the subject line.

Can't make April 22? A second inventory session is being planned for May 27 at 9:00 AM. Email Charlene with "May 27 plant inventory RSVP" in the subject line if you want to attend this session.

Cost: Free to pre-registered participants."

Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/eventinfo.shtml?id=13345462

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineStateParks #MaineDACF #SpendTimeInNature #CitizenScience #MaineEvents

Alaska Bushwhack Adventure: Slugs & Stumbles #shorts
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8GNasvE4CcN3kp_TSdcurQ

Soaked from head to toe after a wild rainforest bushwhack! Spotted slugs, bugs, and even fell a few times. Best day ever, despite the mud! #Rainforest #Adventure #SafariLife #Bushwhacking #NatureExploration from Bonnie Lee Travels

https://bonnieleetravels.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/alaska-bushwhack-adventure-slugs-stumbles-shorts-https-www-youtube-com-channel-uc8gnasve4ccn3kp_tsdcurq/

#CamdenME - #WinterFunDay at #CamdenHillsStatePark

Division / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: #NatureExploration, Special Event

"The Maine State Park Ski & Snowshoe Trailer will be loaning cross-country ski and #snowshoes, free with Special Event Park Admission, for youth and adults. Activities include a mammal tracking display, winter camping display, and a warming fire and hut. NOTE: the Ski & Snowshoe Trailer will also be at the park from 2/26 through 3/6 and 3/8 & 9. Regular Park Admission applies on these dates.

Cost: Special event park admission rate: Ages 12 to 65 $1.50. All others free."

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/discover_history_explore_nature/activities/eventinfo.shtml?id=12261994

#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineEvents #NatureWalks #MaineStateParks #AnimalTracking #CrossCountrySki #WinterWildlife #TakeItOutside