Got an idea of your own? Send us a note at or a tweet Maybe we’ll feature your activity in a future post!Ĭan your kids find five different kinds plants? How about three different kinds of flowers? Can they tell the difference? Think about the colors of the leaves or petals, the shapes of the branches or stems, and how tall or short they are. Here are our 10 best backyard nature activities requiring no materials or materials you probably already have in the house. Worry not: Backyards, even ones in cities, are teeming with nature and ripe for exploration. While we know we’re doing the right thing and that this quarantine won’t last forever, we still sometimes feel cooped up and robbed of our right to freely explore nature-doubly so for the energy-laden little ones in our households.
You won’t need many supplies or much room to enjoy these backyard nature activities, ideal for passing the time and getting outdoors while physical distancing.Īdhering to physical distancing and stay-at-home advisories means we’ve hopefully all postponed the weekend day hikes along a popular route or even the afternoon escapes to crowded local parks, farms, and nature preserves.
