FindingNature.org User Generated Resources List

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6	https://www.adirondackriverwalking.com/	M	Adirondack Riverwalking & Forest Bathing / Nature sensory resources, activities & tips to provide a "brain break". These activities can be done indoors or outdoors, in your garden, on your balcony, at the nearby park or a local trail.	Outdoor Activities	Parents & Educators
7	https://www.calacademy.org/academy-at-home	M	California Academy of Sciences / #MuseumFromHome with Academy at Home! We've curated an eclectic array of science-centric games, videos, and DIY projects to help you stay learning and engaged, wherever you are.	Videos & Online Experiences	K-12 students
8	https://commercialfreechildhood.org/social-distancing	M	Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood / With a little planning and imagination this can be a time to make memories, explore, imagine, learn, and play! Here are our tips, advice, and ideas for low-screen, commercial-free options to keep kids engaged – and yourself sane – through quarantine or social distancing.	Blog	Parents & Educators
9	http://db.childreninpermaculture.com/	M	Children in Permaculture / A vast, searchable list of ways to introduce children to the natural ecosystem	Outdoor Activities	Pre-K, K-5 students
10	https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwyUdqfx7reYJy9mNHsXogA	M	The Ecology School / Nature Nuggets is a short-video series that guides kids and adults on an ecological adventure in their own homes, sparking curiosity about nature in our own lives and getting us all outside more!	Outdoor Activities	K-5 students
11	https://www.freeforestschool.org/everydayoutside/	M	Free Forest School / With our weekly playgroups on hold, Free Forest School is finding new ways to support families in getting their daily dose of outdoor play time!	Outdoor Activities	Parents & Educators
12	www.happysciencemom.com	M	Happy Science Mom / Science-backed tips, resources, and activities from the world of positive psychology. She explores natural tools like mindfulness, giving, optimism, kindness, gratitude, and spending time in nature.	Blog	Parents & Educators
13	https://takeachildoutside.org	M	NC Museum of Natural Sciences / Take A Child Outside was founded to help connect children with nature. By celebrating opportunities for children to have free play outside, highlighting locations offering places to explore the outdoors, and providing simple activities anyone can do, we hope to increase the number of children experiencing the natural world.	Outdoor Activities	Parents & Educators
14	www.riverstoridges.org/resources	M	Rivers to Ridges / Scavenger hunts and other resources for outdoor education	Outdoor Activities	Parents & Educators
15	https://blog.zoo.org	M	Woodland Park Zoo Blog / A variety of stories and activities for kids and families	Videos & Online Experiences	K-5 students
16	https://www.anokacounty.us/3863/Virtual-Parks		Anoka County (MN) Parks / Weekly multi-page learning packets on a variety of topics focused on outdoor science educatoin.	Outdoor Activities	K-5 students
17	https://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/visit/family-activities/everyday-nature-simple-activities-to-do-outdoors/		Arnold Arboretum / A calendar of daily, nature-based tasks that are varied, open-ended, and simple enough for children of all ages.	Outdoor Activities	Pre-K, K-5 students
18	https://www.asla.org/activitybooks/		American Society for Landscape Architects / These Activity Books are for anyone interested in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, and engineering, and for those who like to draw, doodle, and be inspired.	Videos & Online Experiences	All ages
19	https://www.facebook.com/events/560621504564546/		Ask a Sista Farmer / Are you ready to grow your own food and medicine for self-reliance and community resilience? Every Friday, experienced Black womxn farmers answer your call-in questions about gardening, livestock, agroforestry, plant medicine, and food preservation. This show centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, People-of-Color, Queer, Trans, Disabled, Immigrant, and Poor communities. Everyone is welcome to watch and listen, but please make space for centered folks to speak. Fridays, 4:00-4:40 Eastern	Videos & Online Experiences	Adult
20	https://budburst.org/forfamilies		Budburst / Take time to be outdoors, to enjoy nature, and to observe how plants in your yard and community change with the seasons. Budburst provides activities to do with your children and ways the whole family can become part of an ecological record.	Citizen Science	Pre-K, K-5 students
21	https://comealiveoutside.com/5x5/		Come Alive Outside / Join a new challenge to encourage people to engage in 5 healthy outdoor activities a week for 5 weeks while social distancing. Download an activity guide and tracking sheet from our website.	Outdoor Activities	Pre-K, K-5 students
22	https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/pediatrics/nature-play-prescription-healthier-children		Contemporary Pediatrics / Nature Play: A prescription for healthier children is an article for healthcare providers discussing the many health benefits of getting children outdoors	Article	Parents & Educators
23	https://creativestarlearning.co.uk/early-years-outdoors/100s-of-wonderful-outdoor-and-nature-based-ideas-from-around-the-world-wide-web/		Creative Star Learning UK / A collection of hundreds of wonderful outdoor and nature-based ideas from around the world-wide-web	Blog	All ages
24	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sd2akFl4SUOdYPygPSmJAvtPd7ZcCdGAOgwsx2S47aw/edit?usp=sharing		Dan & Kate Gardoqui (Lead With Nature) / How to find a "sit spot" in nature to visit regularly and achieve all the fabulous benefits of green time. Both Kate and Dan have spent over 20 years facilitating nature-connection with kids, teens, and adults (including public school communities).	Outdoor Activities	All ages
25	https://dawn-chorus.org/en/		Dawn Chorus / The world of birds stands out from the soundscapes of nature and is therefore particularly suitable for bio-acoustic research and soundscaping. The collected recordings of the dawn chorus can provide valuable information about the diversity of species, the behavior of the birds, as well as the effects of climate change and habitat loss on the populations. Listen to recordings or add your own.	Citizen Science	All ages
26	https://www.facebook.com/EchoHillOutdoorSchool/		Echo Hill Outdoor School / We'll be broadcasting a new virtual series, "Outdoor Insiders," for anybody at home who wants to learn about the Chesapeake region's cool animals, plants, culture and traditions with our staff naturalists! New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 PM; also available on YouTube.	Videos & Online Experiences	K-12 students
27	https://environmentamerica.org/feature/ame/nifty-fifty-activities		Environment America / Nifty Fifty: 50 outdoor activities that kids can do at home.	Outdoor Activities	K-12 students
28	https://gcbo-school.thinkific.com		Gulf Coast Bird Observatory / An online birding school for children of all ages.	Online Courses	All ages
29	https://hhltmaine.org/category/engagement/		Harpswell Heritage Land Trust / 50 outdoor activities for kids	Outdoor Activities	K-5 students
30	https://www.inaturalist.org/		iNaturalist / iNaturalist collects and analyzes data from citizen scientists, sharing these findings with scientific data repositories like the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.	Citizen Science	All ages
31	https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/initiatives/missionexplore-john-muir		John Muir Trust / Mission:Explore John Muir is a downloadable book of activities that will inspire children to follow in the footsteps of John Muir - a founding father of the modern conservation movement.	Outdoor Activities	K-5 students
32	https://outdooreducationresources.uk/		Learning in the Natural Environment / Lesson plans and resources for outdoor education.	Pedagogical material	Parents & Educators
33	https://meganzeni.com/teaching-outside-the-classroom/		Megan Zeni / Ten tips for teaching outdoors	Pedagogical material	Educators
34	https://mindstretchers.academy		Mindstretchers Academy / Variety of resources to support children and families during the pandemic	Pedagogical material	Parents & Educators
35	https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsRhF76IPBAHV8PuMnVvfaQ		Mountain Stewardship and Outdoor Leadership School / Fun and educational youtube videos to help get kids outside!	Videos & Online Experiences	K-12 students
36	www.msmalloryadventures.com		Ms. Mallory Adventures / Nature-based STEM activities and experiments. Also offers live nature-based classes with items found in the home and nightly live storytime with her very friendly, pet lizard to highlight an animal and share a favorite animal/nature book.	Videos & Online Experiences	K-5 students
37	https://www.nps.gov/nature/osip.htm		National Park Service / The Outside Science (inside parks) series shares stories of crucial, creative science. Each episode, produced in collaboration with Colorado State University, highlights the many ways young people are getting involved in science in parks. Part citizen science, part education, these videos cover topics such as sea turtles and light pollution, toxic algal blooms, and mercury levels in dragonfly larvae.	Videos & Online Experiences	K-5 students
38	https://www.parktrust.org/ways-to-bring-parks-to-kids/		National Park Trust / Five ways to bring parks to kids. Turn your yard, neighborhood trail, or even your windowsill into an untapped educational park experience. Check out these five grab-and-go activities that will help your kids stay engaged with the outdoors no matter where you call home.	Outdoor Activities	Pre-K, K-5 students
39	https://www.natureloveschicago.org		Nature Loves Chicago / The biodiversity of the Chicago region rivals that of any metropolitan area on the continent. But until now, Chicago’s natural wonders have been a well-kept secret. Let’s take pride in the incredible array of flora and fauna and show just how much #NatureLovesChicago.	Videos & Online Experiences	All ages
40	https://www.facebook.com/natureninos		Nature Niños / A variety of outdoor activities for kids of all ages. Some material available in Spanish. Algunos materiales disponibles en Español.	Videos & Online Experiences	K-5 students
41	https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHoA-Q4_C16WhHbdhgCXTig?view_as=subscriber		Nature Time Adventures from Home / Emily is a classroom naturalist, serving families in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Strafford County, NH. Her video series aims to help families form connections to the natural world with their children during these difficult times. Her videos are simple, silly, and a great opportunity for families to learn together.	Videos & Online Experiences	K-5 students
42	https://www.youtube.com/user/emilymarkus		Outdoor Exploration with Emily / Emily's YouTube videos show her exploring the wilderness around her island home off the Pacific coast of Canada. Also covers plant identification, natural history, and edible plants.	Videos & Online Experiences	All ages
43	https://sfchildrennature.org/resources-for-parents/		San Francisco Children and Nature / A collection of resources for engaging children with nature during the pandemic	Article	Parents & Educators
44	https://www.pollinatorfriendly.org/events		Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum / Indoor and outdoor activities to engage kids in science and nature.	Videos & Online Experiences	Pre-K, K-5 students
45	https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/en/wildwatch		WildWatch / Links to a variety of citizen science initiatives	Citizen Science	All ages
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