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For about six weeks, your whole neighbourhood is running an experiment. Your kid just has to start taking notes.
October 5, 2026 · 11 minRead →
A three-year-old and a thirteen-year-old can do the same outdoor STEM activity. The trick is knowing how to change the question.
May 15, 2026 · 12 minRead →
Your backyard is already a science lab. You just have not handed over the magnifying glass yet.
April 10, 2026 · 10 minRead →
You do not need a certification to let your kid build a den out of sticks.
April 3, 2026 · 14 minRead →
The kid up the tree is not in danger. The kid who has never been allowed up a tree is the one in trouble.
March 18, 2026 · 11 minRead →
The backyard counts. The park counts. The puddle on the sidewalk counts. Nature-based learning starts wherever you are.
March 15, 2026 · 18 minRead →
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