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Explore nature from home

A young explorer uses her smartphone to learn more about the woods in her backyard. Donated photo 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.

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