Do you want to get outside more with your family? Do you want to connect more with nature, your neighbors, and your kids? Then my Outdoors Family Challenge is for you!

Each morning from September 19-25, 2016, I posted one action you could do with your kids. While the challenge itself is over, all of the posts are still archived for you to reference.

Day 1: Use Your Senses to Take in Nature
Day 1 Prompt – Use Your Senses
Day 1 Experience

Day 2: Walk or Bike to a Destination
Day 2 Prompt – Walk or Bike to a Destination
Day 2 Experience

Day 3: Nature Scavenger Hunt
Day 3 Prompt – Nature Scavenger Hunt
Day 3 Experience

Day 4: Integrate Nature and Art
Day 4 Prompt – Integrate Nature and Art

Day 5: Take a Bug’s Eye View
Day 5 Prompt: Take a Bug’s Eye View
Day 4 and 5 Experience

Day 6: Visit a New Park
Day 6 Prompt: Visit a New Park
Day 6 Experience: Wheaton Regional Park

Day 7: Eat Local.
Day 7 Prompt: Visit a farmers’ market or pick-your-own farm
Day 7 Experience: Apple Picking at Homestead Farms

Outdoors Family Challenge Recap

After you’ve done the activity, I encourage you to post about your experience on your social media using the hashtag #outdoorsfamilychallenge.

Thanks to these bloggers who have offered their support: Jen Mendez at PERMIE KIDs,  Sandi Schwartz at Happy Science Mom, and Aditi Wardhan Singh at Silver Linings. This is also part of the Children and Nature Network’s Vitamin N Challenge to encourage kids to get outside more.

I hope  that you’ll join us for the Outdoors Family Challenge!