Family Fun
Science has confirmed that spending time outdoors is good for our minds and bodies. Sadly, children today spend less time outside than any other generation before them. We're here to change that.
There are endless benefits to playing outdoors, including promoting an active lifestyle; developing imagination, creativity, and invention; and allowing space for children to navigate risk and problem solve. Next time you’re outdoors with your family, we invite you to ask questions, investigate your surroundings, and play outside—together.
Nature Play Areas
These unique spaces give children the chance to play, learn, and solve problems using unstructured nature exploration.
Nature Activities for Kids
Young Explorers Activity Sheets
Try a new nature challenge every season!
Nature Smarts Workbooks
Our educators put their favorite nature activities together in these fun workbooks for ages 4-12!
Bingo Cards & Scavenger Hunts
Who can find all these signs of nature first?
Programs for Families & Children
See MoreWednesday Walks at Tidmarsh
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Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Plymouth
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Wednesday, May 22
10:00-11:30am
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Preschool Story & Nature Hour - Beautiful Bugs
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Wednesday, May 22
10:30-11:30am
Families - children 2.5 - 5 years
Homeschool - Ecologists: Spring Ponding
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Wednesday, May 22
1:00-3:00pm
Age 12 - 16
Family & Youth Programming
Nature preschools, homeschool opportunities, scout programs, and more.
Nature Camps
Turn out-of-school into out-of-doors at our Vacation Week programs and Summer Camps.
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