The cacti in the the New World Desert Collection of the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley are in stunning bloom. How have I missed this in past years? The flowers are gorgeous! All these photos were taken during my visit on Sunday, May 5th, 2013. If you live in the San Francisco area, I recommendContinue reading “Gorgeous! Cactus Flowers”
This Friday! National Public Gardens Day
This Friday, May 10th, is National Public Gardens Day. To celebrate the event, Better Homes and Gardens magazine is offering readers a free admission coupon for two to visit participating public gardens, arboretums, and green spaces on this day. Head on over to the Better Homes and Gardens National Public Gardens Day page… http://www.bhg.com/gardening/arboretums/celebrate-national-public-gardens-day/ …Continue reading “This Friday! National Public Gardens Day”
From Above: Water Strider
Photo taken May 5th, 2013 *** Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
Heading out for a run! I love my Merrell Pace Gloves! Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
Silent Saturday: California Poppy (May)
Photo taken May 2nd, 2013
Neighborhood Walk: An Early Summer
Here in California, due to the lack of any spring showers, it’s already feeling like summer. That means hot weather, dry hills, and, unfortunately, an early fire season. Here are some images from a walk I took with my son yesterday around our neighborhood in the San Francisco East Bay. Photos taken May 2nd, 2013
See Jane Run!
I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected to be a See Jane Run Ambassador! I realize I don’t write about it much, but in addition to getting out for my weekly hikes and outdoor play with my son, I also run a couple times each week. I run with friends on Wednesday mornings andContinue reading “See Jane Run!”
Wordless Wednesday: Butterfly
Photo taken April 27th, 2013 Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
Feeling Like Summer? Pool Time!
It’s beginning to feel like summer here. Time to get our son ready for the pool! Swim lessons started this weekend… Photo taken April 27th, 2013
Weekend: Into the Forest
I hope everyone had a great weekend! It was gorgeous here in the San Francisco Bay Area… perfect for a bike ride in the redwoods! Photo taken April 27th, 2013 Redwood Regional Park
Silent Saturday: Meerkat
Meerkat, Oakland Zoo Photo taken April 26th, 2013
Fun! Great American Backyard Campout
The Great American Backyard Campout is coming up on June 22nd, 2013. It’s time to start planning now! What is the Great American Backyard Campout? It’s an event created by the National Wildlife Federation and their “Be Out There” campaign to reconnect kids with nature and the outdoors. On the 4th Saturday of every June,Continue reading “Fun! Great American Backyard Campout”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Up (2)
Photo taken April 20th, 2013 Weekly Photo Challenge: Up
Backyard Fence: Squirrel
Our three-legged buddy is healthy and hanging out more than ever… Photos taken April 23rd, 2013
Ladybug: On the Beach
Photos taken April 20th, 2013 Stinson Beach, California *** Like ladybugs? Check out this post… Ladybug Clusters: Redwood Regional Park
Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration: Sand Globes
Photos of my husband and son making sand globes, from the Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration, 2013, at Stinson Beach, California. Instruction was provided. Apparently, once these are made, they’ll keep indefinitely, as long as they are misted with water daily. We won’t be able to find out… my son had fun using the ones theyContinue reading “Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration: Sand Globes”
Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration: Beach Labyrinth
Photos of the labyrinth created in the sand, from the Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration, 2013, at Stinson Beach, California. Usually, these are made for meditation, but that’s not how my five-year-old used it. He had so much fun running around and around and around the winding path. Either way, the design was appropriate for theContinue reading “Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration: Beach Labyrinth”
Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration: Rock Towers
Photos of the evolving outdoor sculpture gallery, from the Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration, 2013, at Stinson Beach, California… For more information about the celebration, visit the official website… 9th Annual Free Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration. All photos taken April 20th, 2013.
Stinson Beach: Play!
Saturday was the perfect beach day… not hot, not cold, not a bit foggy. With such gorgeous weather, we couldn’t resist heading to Stinson Beach to attend the 9th Annual Create-With-Nature Earth Day Celebration. There were so many fun art activities to participate in, I can’t possible contain them all within one post! So, forContinue reading “Stinson Beach: Play!”
Three Classic Backyard Games: Fun For Kids and Adults
It can be tough to find outdoor games that are truly fun for both children and adults. Here are three of our family favorites…. Croquet, Bocce, and Cornhole. My brother and his wife always have these games set up when they have parties at their home. So fun! Croquet I grew up playing Croquet inContinue reading “Three Classic Backyard Games: Fun For Kids and Adults”
Suburban Nature Explorations 