Family Fun
Science has confirmed that spending time outdoors is good for our minds and bodies. Sadly, children today spend less time outside than any other generation before them. We're here to change that.
There are endless benefits to playing outdoors, including promoting an active lifestyle; developing imagination, creativity, and invention; and allowing space for children to navigate risk and problem solve. Next time you’re outdoors with your family, we invite you to ask questions, investigate your surroundings, and play outside—together.

Nature Play Areas
These unique spaces give children the chance to play, learn, and solve problems using unstructured nature exploration.
Nature Activities for Kids

Young Explorers Activity Sheets
Try a new nature challenge every season!

Nature Smarts Workbooks
Our educators put their favorite nature activities together in these fun workbooks for ages 4-12!

Bingo Cards & Scavenger Hunts
Who can find all these signs of nature first?
Programs for Families & Children
See MoreAll Family Field Trips: Visit the Bird Banding Station
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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport
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Friday, September 29
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 4 - 11 years
Tidmarsh Turns Five
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Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Plymouth
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Saturday, September 30
10:00am-4:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Lawrence Family Fun Drop In - Riverfront State Park
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Saturday, September 30
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 5 & up
Family & Youth Programming
Nature preschools, homeschool opportunities, scout programs, and more.
Nature Camps
Turn out-of-school into out-of-doors at our Vacation Week programs and Summer Camps.
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