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2025-11-24

Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you’ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by. So what does it take to become a birder? Believe it or not, birdwatching doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. You don’t need to know everything about birds to get started. All that you need is a keen eye, a few basic materials and your curiosity!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

Ready to get started? To help make your outdoor explorations easier, we have created a backpack toolkit containing items you will need to do all kinds of outdoors games and activities, and have tons of fun. An official WILD Family Nature Club backpack is available for purchase, but you can choose to build your own club backpack using the lists below.

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature as a family! Whether it’s a simple campout at home, or a full-fledged trip to a local park, there are many ways to experience the fun of sleeping outdoors and create special memories together. There is no one right way to camp. Camping can offer a variety of options for your family’s comfort or experience level, as well as for a range of budgets. Infusing your own traditions, foods, and activities into a family camping experience is also a great way to make it your own!

2025-11-24

Gathering leaves, acorns and other natural items is always a hit with children. The fun of exploring, discovering and collecting can lead to other quality moments such as sorting, counting and observing the items. Children can also use these treasures in other activities found in this book or those of their own invention!

2025-11-24

Paddling is a great way to get out on the water and explore with your family! There are many ways to pick up a paddle, including canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and rafting. From learning about buoyancy and water safety at home to getting out onto the water for some family fun, these tips will help you prepare for your next paddling adventure!

2025-11-24

Planning a picnic is a fun and easy way to spend more time in nature with your family! While picnics can take many forms, they essentially involve one common activity - eating outdoors.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

Sun, sand and cool waters – there is nothing quite like a visit to the beach! Building sandcastles, splashing in the water, playing games and trying new activities are all fun ways to spend time together as a family. Check out the tips below to help your family prepare for your next trip to the beach, and to discover how you can enjoy the magic of the sun, sand and water closer to home!

2025-11-24

Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you’ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by. So what does it take to become a birder? Believe it or not, birdwatching doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. You don’t need to know everything about birds to get started. All that you need is a keen eye, a few basic materials and your curiosity!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

Ready to get started? To help make your outdoor explorations easier, we have created a backpack toolkit containing items you will need to do all kinds of outdoors games and activities, and have tons of fun. An official WILD Family Nature Club backpack is available for purchase, but you can choose to build your own club backpack using the lists below.

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Children can explore the wildlife that lives within ocean tide pools

2025-11-24

Gardens provide a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn and play. By gardening together as a family, you can foster a life-long love of nature, while reaping the many health benefits of being outside!

2025-11-24

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature as a family! Whether it’s a simple campout at home, or a full-fledged trip to a local park, there are many ways to experience the fun of sleeping outdoors and create special memories together. There is no one right way to camp. Camping can offer a variety of options for your family’s comfort or experience level, as well as for a range of budgets. Infusing your own traditions, foods, and activities into a family camping experience is also a great way to make it your own!

2025-11-24

Gathering leaves, acorns and other natural items is always a hit with children. The fun of exploring, discovering and collecting can lead to other quality moments such as sorting, counting and observing the items. Children can also use these treasures in other activities found in this book or those of their own invention!

2025-11-24

Paddling is a great way to get out on the water and explore with your family! There are many ways to pick up a paddle, including canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and rafting. From learning about buoyancy and water safety at home to getting out onto the water for some family fun, these tips will help you prepare for your next paddling adventure!

2025-11-24

Planning a picnic is a fun and easy way to spend more time in nature with your family! While picnics can take many forms, they essentially involve one common activity - eating outdoors.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

Sun, sand and cool waters – there is nothing quite like a visit to the beach! Building sandcastles, splashing in the water, playing games and trying new activities are all fun ways to spend time together as a family. Check out the tips below to help your family prepare for your next trip to the beach, and to discover how you can enjoy the magic of the sun, sand and water closer to home!

2025-11-24

Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you’ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by. So what does it take to become a birder? Believe it or not, birdwatching doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. You don’t need to know everything about birds to get started. All that you need is a keen eye, a few basic materials and your curiosity!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

Ready to get started? To help make your outdoor explorations easier, we have created a backpack toolkit containing items you will need to do all kinds of outdoors games and activities, and have tons of fun. An official WILD Family Nature Club backpack is available for purchase, but you can choose to build your own club backpack using the lists below.

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Children can explore the wildlife that lives within ocean tide pools

2025-11-24

Gardens provide a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn and play. By gardening together as a family, you can foster a life-long love of nature, while reaping the many health benefits of being outside!

2025-11-24

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature as a family! Whether it’s a simple campout at home, or a full-fledged trip to a local park, there are many ways to experience the fun of sleeping outdoors and create special memories together. There is no one right way to camp. Camping can offer a variety of options for your family’s comfort or experience level, as well as for a range of budgets. Infusing your own traditions, foods, and activities into a family camping experience is also a great way to make it your own!

2025-11-24

Gathering leaves, acorns and other natural items is always a hit with children. The fun of exploring, discovering and collecting can lead to other quality moments such as sorting, counting and observing the items. Children can also use these treasures in other activities found in this book or those of their own invention!

2025-11-24

Paddling is a great way to get out on the water and explore with your family! There are many ways to pick up a paddle, including canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and rafting. From learning about buoyancy and water safety at home to getting out onto the water for some family fun, these tips will help you prepare for your next paddling adventure!

2025-11-24

Planning a picnic is a fun and easy way to spend more time in nature with your family! While picnics can take many forms, they essentially involve one common activity - eating outdoors.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

Sun, sand and cool waters – there is nothing quite like a visit to the beach! Building sandcastles, splashing in the water, playing games and trying new activities are all fun ways to spend time together as a family. Check out the tips below to help your family prepare for your next trip to the beach, and to discover how you can enjoy the magic of the sun, sand and water closer to home!

2025-11-24

Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you’ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by. So what does it take to become a birder? Believe it or not, birdwatching doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. You don’t need to know everything about birds to get started. All that you need is a keen eye, a few basic materials and your curiosity!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

Ready to get started? To help make your outdoor explorations easier, we have created a backpack toolkit containing items you will need to do all kinds of outdoors games and activities, and have tons of fun. An official WILD Family Nature Club backpack is available for purchase, but you can choose to build your own club backpack using the lists below.

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Children can explore the wildlife that lives within ocean tide pools

2025-11-24

Gardens provide a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn and play. By gardening together as a family, you can foster a life-long love of nature, while reaping the many health benefits of being outside!

2025-11-24

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature as a family! Whether it’s a simple campout at home, or a full-fledged trip to a local park, there are many ways to experience the fun of sleeping outdoors and create special memories together. There is no one right way to camp. Camping can offer a variety of options for your family’s comfort or experience level, as well as for a range of budgets. Infusing your own traditions, foods, and activities into a family camping experience is also a great way to make it your own!

2025-11-24

Gathering leaves, acorns and other natural items is always a hit with children. The fun of exploring, discovering and collecting can lead to other quality moments such as sorting, counting and observing the items. Children can also use these treasures in other activities found in this book or those of their own invention!

2025-11-24

Paddling is a great way to get out on the water and explore with your family! There are many ways to pick up a paddle, including canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and rafting. From learning about buoyancy and water safety at home to getting out onto the water for some family fun, these tips will help you prepare for your next paddling adventure!

2025-11-24

Planning a picnic is a fun and easy way to spend more time in nature with your family! While picnics can take many forms, they essentially involve one common activity - eating outdoors.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

Sun, sand and cool waters – there is nothing quite like a visit to the beach! Building sandcastles, splashing in the water, playing games and trying new activities are all fun ways to spend time together as a family. Check out the tips below to help your family prepare for your next trip to the beach, and to discover how you can enjoy the magic of the sun, sand and water closer to home!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

Children can explore the wildlife that lives within ocean tide pools

2025-11-24

Sun, sand and cool waters – there is nothing quite like a visit to the beach! Building sandcastles, splashing in the water, playing games and trying new activities are all fun ways to spend time together as a family. Check out the tips below to help your family prepare for your next trip to the beach, and to discover how you can enjoy the magic of the sun, sand and water closer to home!

2025-11-24

Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you’ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by. So what does it take to become a birder? Believe it or not, birdwatching doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. You don’t need to know everything about birds to get started. All that you need is a keen eye, a few basic materials and your curiosity!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

Ready to get started? To help make your outdoor explorations easier, we have created a backpack toolkit containing items you will need to do all kinds of outdoors games and activities, and have tons of fun. An official WILD Family Nature Club backpack is available for purchase, but you can choose to build your own club backpack using the lists below.

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Children can explore the wildlife that lives within ocean tide pools

2025-11-24

Gardens provide a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn and play. By gardening together as a family, you can foster a life-long love of nature, while reaping the many health benefits of being outside!

2025-11-24

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature as a family! Whether it’s a simple campout at home, or a full-fledged trip to a local park, there are many ways to experience the fun of sleeping outdoors and create special memories together. There is no one right way to camp. Camping can offer a variety of options for your family’s comfort or experience level, as well as for a range of budgets. Infusing your own traditions, foods, and activities into a family camping experience is also a great way to make it your own!

2025-11-24

Paddling is a great way to get out on the water and explore with your family! There are many ways to pick up a paddle, including canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and rafting. From learning about buoyancy and water safety at home to getting out onto the water for some family fun, these tips will help you prepare for your next paddling adventure!

2025-11-24

Planning a picnic is a fun and easy way to spend more time in nature with your family! While picnics can take many forms, they essentially involve one common activity - eating outdoors.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you’ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by. So what does it take to become a birder? Believe it or not, birdwatching doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. You don’t need to know everything about birds to get started. All that you need is a keen eye, a few basic materials and your curiosity!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Gardens provide a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn and play. By gardening together as a family, you can foster a life-long love of nature, while reaping the many health benefits of being outside!

2025-11-24

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature as a family! Whether it’s a simple campout at home, or a full-fledged trip to a local park, there are many ways to experience the fun of sleeping outdoors and create special memories together. There is no one right way to camp. Camping can offer a variety of options for your family’s comfort or experience level, as well as for a range of budgets. Infusing your own traditions, foods, and activities into a family camping experience is also a great way to make it your own!

2025-11-24

Planning a picnic is a fun and easy way to spend more time in nature with your family! While picnics can take many forms, they essentially involve one common activity - eating outdoors.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you’ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by. So what does it take to become a birder? Believe it or not, birdwatching doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. You don’t need to know everything about birds to get started. All that you need is a keen eye, a few basic materials and your curiosity!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

Gathering leaves, acorns and other natural items is always a hit with children. The fun of exploring, discovering and collecting can lead to other quality moments such as sorting, counting and observing the items. Children can also use these treasures in other activities found in this book or those of their own invention!

2025-11-24

Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you’ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by. So what does it take to become a birder? Believe it or not, birdwatching doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. You don’t need to know everything about birds to get started. All that you need is a keen eye, a few basic materials and your curiosity!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Gardens provide a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn and play. By gardening together as a family, you can foster a life-long love of nature, while reaping the many health benefits of being outside!

2025-11-24

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature as a family! Whether it’s a simple campout at home, or a full-fledged trip to a local park, there are many ways to experience the fun of sleeping outdoors and create special memories together. There is no one right way to camp. Camping can offer a variety of options for your family’s comfort or experience level, as well as for a range of budgets. Infusing your own traditions, foods, and activities into a family camping experience is also a great way to make it your own!

2025-11-24

While drying plants can be practical as with botanists preserving specimens, there is fun and creativity to be had with pressing and using flowers and foliage.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

Like sipping a snow cone way too fast, thinking of things to do in the winter can cause an instant brain freeze. We’re here to help you warm up to winter fun by suggesting some great activities you can do alone or with family. All this winter, we’ll be posting one great idea per week. Try one or try them all! The whole idea is to stay active by getting creative with your time. Have fun!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

Paddling is a great way to get out on the water and explore with your family! There are many ways to pick up a paddle, including canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and rafting. From learning about buoyancy and water safety at home to getting out onto the water for some family fun, these tips will help you prepare for your next paddling adventure!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature as a family! Whether it’s a simple campout at home, or a full-fledged trip to a local park, there are many ways to experience the fun of sleeping outdoors and create special memories together. There is no one right way to camp. Camping can offer a variety of options for your family’s comfort or experience level, as well as for a range of budgets. Infusing your own traditions, foods, and activities into a family camping experience is also a great way to make it your own!

2025-11-24

Paddling is a great way to get out on the water and explore with your family! There are many ways to pick up a paddle, including canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and rafting. From learning about buoyancy and water safety at home to getting out onto the water for some family fun, these tips will help you prepare for your next paddling adventure!

2025-11-24

Planning a picnic is a fun and easy way to spend more time in nature with your family! While picnics can take many forms, they essentially involve one common activity - eating outdoors.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Children can explore the wildlife that lives within ocean tide pools

2025-11-24

Gardens provide a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn and play. By gardening together as a family, you can foster a life-long love of nature, while reaping the many health benefits of being outside!

2025-11-24

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature as a family! Whether it’s a simple campout at home, or a full-fledged trip to a local park, there are many ways to experience the fun of sleeping outdoors and create special memories together. There is no one right way to camp. Camping can offer a variety of options for your family’s comfort or experience level, as well as for a range of budgets. Infusing your own traditions, foods, and activities into a family camping experience is also a great way to make it your own!

2025-11-24

Paddling is a great way to get out on the water and explore with your family! There are many ways to pick up a paddle, including canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and rafting. From learning about buoyancy and water safety at home to getting out onto the water for some family fun, these tips will help you prepare for your next paddling adventure!

2025-11-24

Planning a picnic is a fun and easy way to spend more time in nature with your family! While picnics can take many forms, they essentially involve one common activity - eating outdoors.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

Do you want to take part in a real-life treasure hunt? Geocaching is a great way to get your family excited about being outside, while keeping them focused and entertained. Whether you are new explorers or well travelled adventurers, geocaching can add an extra layer of fun to your outdoor activities!

2025-11-24

Sun, sand and cool waters – there is nothing quite like a visit to the beach! Building sandcastles, splashing in the water, playing games and trying new activities are all fun ways to spend time together as a family. Check out the tips below to help your family prepare for your next trip to the beach, and to discover how you can enjoy the magic of the sun, sand and water closer to home!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

2025-11-24

When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

2025-11-24

Planning a picnic is a fun and easy way to spend more time in nature with your family! While picnics can take many forms, they essentially involve one common activity - eating outdoors.

2025-11-24

Hiking is a simple outdoor activity that does not require much equipment and can be done just about anywhere. You do not have to trek up a mountain to enjoy hiking together as a family – it’s all about exploring the world around you and getting a bit of exercise too!

2025-11-24

To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

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When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

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Birdwatching is the perfect activity to get kids interested in nature because birds can be found everywhere! Whether you live in a downtown high-rise or out in the country, you’ve likely seen or heard one of our feathered friends close by. So what does it take to become a birder? Believe it or not, birdwatching doesn’t have to be complex or time-consuming. You don’t need to know everything about birds to get started. All that you need is a keen eye, a few basic materials and your curiosity!

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To host club activities, you must first become a WILD Family Nature Club leader. Being a club leader is great — you get to spend time outside, explore nature, connect families to nature, build a support network for yourself and make friends for life!

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Ready to get started? To help make your outdoor explorations easier, we have created a backpack toolkit containing items you will need to do all kinds of outdoors games and activities, and have tons of fun. An official WILD Family Nature Club backpack is available for purchase, but you can choose to build your own club backpack using the lists below.

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When the sun starts going down, why not take your family outside and discover the night sky? You don't need a degree in astronomy or an expensive telescope to explore the night sky with your children. Stargazing is an accessible and low-cost activity that’s fun for the whole family!

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Gathering leaves, acorns and other natural items is always a hit with children. The fun of exploring, discovering and collecting can lead to other quality moments such as sorting, counting and observing the items. Children can also use these treasures in other activities found in this book or those of their own invention!