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.
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Nature Play Areas
These unique spaces give children the chance to play, learn, and solve problems using unstructured nature exploration.
Nature Activities for Kids
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Young Explorers Activity Sheets
Try a new nature challenge every season!
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Nature Smarts Workbooks
Our educators put their favorite nature activities together in these fun workbooks for ages 4-12!
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Bingo Cards & Scavenger Hunts
Who can find all these signs of nature first?
Programs for Families & Children
See MoreNeighborhood Nature at University Park
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Saturday, July 27
9:00am-12:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Mollusk Magic
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Duxbury Beach, Duxbury
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Saturday, July 27
9:30-11:00am
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Music and Mindfulness - Woodward Discovery Days
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Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Attleboro
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Saturday, July 27
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 & 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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