Email Newsletters Myschoolonline Schoolcash Copernicus Education Gateway Mygradebook Atlas Encyclopedia Almanacs Dictionary About Learning Network About Our Partners About Our Sponsors Help Outdoor Activities for the Whole Family Kyanna Sutton Steven Cleaver has some ideas that will chase your family's winter blues away. Steven is the Executive Director of Horizons for Youth , an organization in Massachusetts that has specialized in environmental education for kids for more than 60 years. We asked Steven to share some outdoor learning activities and projects that families can do together. Hikes Taking a hike is a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise.
State parks offer free trails to hike and many acres to explore.
Activities such as scavenger hunts can add a little more structure to the hike. Gardening Gardening is a wonderful family activity. Not only can the whole family get involved, but everyone can benefit from the harvest. Since it's winter, you might just start with a family plan for the garden. Try to include flowers, vegetables, and herbs everyone likes.