WEATHER: 78-82 (will feel like 89-95), 58% chance of rain and potential thunderstorms, with 85% humidity, and 70% cloud cover LEADER: Hannah (hannahmorris (at) forestschoolforall.com) GEAR: It is strongly recommended to wear boots and rain pants to prevent against ticks. Sunscreen and bug/tick spray is also recommended. It might be…
Photograph Courtesy of family+footprints Being out in nature is beautiful. It is also filled with potential risks. How we approach those risks, though, determine what children get out of the experience. There’s been much talk lately about some of these risks as not just elements to be managed, but…
WEATHER: 80-84 (will feel like 85-92), 51% chance of rain and potential thunderstorms, with 72% humidity, and 70% cloud cover LEADER: Hannah (hannahmorris (at) forestschoolforall.com) GEAR: It is strongly recommended to wear boots and rain pants to prevent against ticks. Sunscreen and bug/tick spray is also recommended. LOCATION: Great Swamp…
Photograph Courtesy of family+footprints. There is something beautiful and powerful about watching a child explore a natural setting. Forget about expectation, about having a plan. Kids rarely go outdoors seeking to discover or create or even come away with any feelings those actions impart. But sure enough, those things happen.…
WEATHER: 73-81 degrees, Cloudy, possible thunderstorms, and rain (potential for thunderstorms at 10am) LEADER: Hannah (hannahmorris (at) forestschoolforall.com) GEAR: Definitely a good idea to bring rain gear today, it might be a bit muddy. It is strongly recommended to wear boots and rain pants to prevent against ticks. Sunscreen and…
WEATHER: 76-81 degrees, possible thunderstorms and rain (I think we’ll assess, the day of, if it will be safe to go) LEADER: Hannah (hannahmorris (at) forestschoolforall.com) GEAR: It is strongly recommended to wear boots and rain pants to prevent against ticks. Sunscreen and bug/tick spray is also recommended. LOCATION: Great…
WEATHER: 77-81 degrees, Sunny LEADER: Nancy GEAR: It is strongly recommended to wear boots and rain pants to prevent against ticks. Sunscreen and bug/tick spray is also recommended. LOCATION: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928 (enter from street and follow the narrow road to…
Photograph Courtesy of family+footprints. No big secret. We love outdoor play groups – in the woods, free-play, exploration kind of play groups. The one we joined this year has been a most enriching, ongoing experience for our young family. It’s a fun, adventurous, creative and empowering time, filled with…
Photograph Courtesy of family+footprints. For those of you who celebrate Father’s Day, this weekend may already be filled with traditions. If you are still looking for ways to do something special with the dad in your little one’s lives, consider spending time outdoors as a way of combing all…
Photograph Courtesy of family+footprints. Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad. I see you over there reading all about the benefits to the outdoors. Kids running free in the woods. Climbing trees. Splashing in puddles. Overturning rocks. You want to love it. You really do. It looks like everyone is having a great…
