Nature Activities

"These activities are among the most effective I have ever used as a way of stimulating awareness and sensitivity to our natural surroundings."

-L.E, Teacher, Fairfield, CA


Activities for Families & Youth Groups (3.21mb pdf)

The nature activities are classified by their Flow Learning stage:

Awaken Enthusiasm Owls & Crows
Pyramid of Life
Focus Attention Sound Map
Unnature Trail
Direct Experience Silent Sharing Walk
Meet a Tree
Share Inspiration Recipe for a Forest
Folding Poem

To get a quick overview, each activity has a quick-reference chart with the following information:

  1. Flow Learning Stage
  2. The concepts, attitudes and qualities it teaches
  3. When and where to play
  4. Number of players needed
  5. Best age range
  6. Special materials needed, if any

“The games and activities are delightful to read, clearly explained, fun to do, and adaptable to the urban or suburban environment”

-Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

Circle in Meadow
Sharing Nature with Children