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Rain or Shine! Get outside with the Whole Family!
November 7, 2018Rainy weather doesn’t mean the end of outside activities. Physical activity is important for everyone but it is even more important for kids. Getting time in the outdoors is vital to everyone’s health. Heading outside helps keep up Vitamin D levels which are important for growing bones and brain development. Just 20 minutes outside gives …
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Behind the Scenes at the Zoo
November 1, 2018What Happens Behind the Scenes at the Zoo? A trip to the zoo is a fantastic way to spend a day with kids. The animals are fun to watch, there is usually plenty of space to roam and some zoos offer special play areas or exhibits. There is so much more happening behind the scenes …
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Happening this Weekend… Outside!
October 26, 2018There is so much happening this weekend… outside! There are so many opportunities to get outside in the next few days. Looking for ideas? Visit the Project Nature activity page and search for activities near your family. Staying close to home? Visit the Project Nature resource page, blog, Instagram or Pinterest for ideas about how …
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Explore Amazing Parks throughout King County
October 24, 2018King County is packed with great parks to explore and give kids some room for risky play. The playground can be a wonderful place for kids to run, swing and jump but don’t go to the same park you usually frequent! Mix it up and find new places for outside fun and family entertainment. Here …
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Happening this Weekend!
October 12, 2018Happy Friday! With lots of beautiful Fall weather ahead, start planning today for a weekend full of outdoor, nature-based activities. Visit the Project Nature discover page to learn about activities happening near you this weekend. Below are a few ideas to get you started planning! Camp Long Fall Family Forest Adventure! Spiders! Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station. …
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6 Seattle Parks off the Beaten Path
October 10, 2018Queen Anne: Parsons Garden A hidden oasis just down the road from the busier Kerry Park, Parsons Garden was donated to the city by the Parsons family in 1956. This tranquil spot offers plenty of shady areas for a picnic, benches, and a grassy lawn – it’s especially worth stopping by for a dose of …
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10 Outdoor Nature Games for Kids
October 3, 2018Getting your kids outside can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. Challenge your kids to play some nature games outside and before you know it, they’ll be begging to play more outdoor games. Most of these games require little preparation and few supplies while a few require some planning ahead. All will be a …
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Find Urban Nature in Your Backyard
September 27, 2018Nature is often thought of as being far away from the city, untouched by humans. In reality, nature can be found in the dense, urban environment of a city. Nature is everywhere, sometimes you just need to look a bit harder for it. Below are a few ideas to find nature in your neighborhood. Take …
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50 Fall Activities for Families
September 24, 2018Autumn is a spectacular season with crisp leaves and cooler weather. Take advantage of the changing season by enjoying some fall specific outdoor activities like going apple picking or jumping in a leaf pile. We put together a list of our favorite 50 fun fall outdoor activities so you can enjoy this season to its …
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Happening This Weekend- Go Outside Today and Everyday
September 21, 2018This weekend marks the official beginning of Fall. Visit the Project Nature Activities page to discover events happening this weekend in and around the Greater Seattle area. Keep reading below to learn more about events happening outside this weekend. Go outside today and everyday! Happy Fall! Cast Off – Sunday Public Sail Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 …
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The Time is Now for Project Nature
September 18, 2018Welcome to Project Nature As a pediatrician, I am passionate about the health benefits of a childhood spent in nature. These benefits are many—increased curiosity, attention, school performance, and pro-social behaviors as well as lower risk to develop obesity, ADD/HD, anxiety and depression. Children who are connected to nature are more willing to protect nature …
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Find Fun in the Snow
January 29, 2018Winter is a great time to get out and enjoy snow adventures! Luckily for us here in the Pacific Northwest, snow play is a short drive away. The opportunities for fun include sledding, snowshoe adventures, tubing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and more. Kids of all ages can enjoy almost all snow activities with a few …