Connect Your Kids with the Outdoors

If your kids spend much of their time playing video games or watching television, they may be at risk of developing nature-deficit disorder (NDD), and they could miss out on learning some important skills that would benefit them into adulthood. The sooner you teach them to appreciate the outdoors, however, the easier it’ll be to stop NDD in its tracks. Check out the resources below for some outdoor activities that the whole family will enjoy!

Seasonal Backyard Adventures

15 Backyard Winter Activities for Kids

9 Great Outdoor Learning Activities for Springtime

7 Ideas to Go Backyard Camping

10 Fun Fall Activities for Kids in Your Backyard 

Learn All About Nature

7 Ways to Find Things to Do in Nature Near You

Starting a Community Garden

Backyard Tree Identification Guide

12 Tips for Hunting Morel Mushrooms

Find Accessible Outdoor Attractions

Hiking Trails

Adaptive Skiing

Accessible Playgrounds

Get Building

Ways to Build a Treehouse

How to Make a Homemade Water Slide for Your Backyard Play Space 

How to Make a Natural Sand Pit for Outdoor Play

Flower Box: DIY for Kids

How to Create Your Own Homemade Bird Feeders

In a world consumed by technology, it’s harder than ever to get kids to play outside for an hour or two. However, these great activities will get your kids excited about the outdoors while also teaching them important life skills and behaviors that will benefit them through all stages of life. Even if your kids are resistant at first, they’ll thank you one day for teaching them to appreciate and value the natural world around them.