Archived Outdoors
Explore nature from home
A young explorer uses her smartphone to learn more about the woods in her backyard. Donated photo
A new online activity program from the Kids in Parks program aims to keep kids connected to nature while earning prizes during the COVID-19 closures.
Called e-Adventures, the program allows kids and families to use a smartphone, tablet or other electronic device to complete a series of scavenger hunt-style activities in yards, neighborhoods or green spaces that they feel safe exploring.
Adventures include:
- Hide and Seek — finding elements of nature like birds, trees, flowers and animal tracks.
- Animal Athletes — encouraging children to mimic animal motions to stay active.
- Flower Power — helping children explore nature’s color palette through flowers and learning about flower anatomy.
- Forest Bathing — using nature to relieve stress.
Over time, Kids in Parks plans to add more e-Adventures to its online catalog. As with all Kids in Parks adventures, children can log their participation to earn a series of prizes.
Learn more at www.kidsinparks.com/e-adventures.