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Author · Anabella Huckvale

Writer behind Raising Kids Outdoors. I keep field notes on small outdoor experiments with my own kids, honest about what worked and what did not.

Seasons Outside

How Rain Changes Our Backyard Nature Play

When the forecast calls for rain, I often wonder how it will impact our backyard adventures. Will the kids embrace the wet…

Seasons Outside

Navigating the Transition from Warmth to Chill

As summer fades and the crisp air of autumn descends, I often find myself wondering how best to prepare my kids for…

Seasons Outside

Do Kids Really Enjoy Winter Hikes?

As the first snow blankets the ground, I find myself wondering if my kids truly enjoy winter hikes. My hypothesis was simple:…

Seasons Outside

Exploring Heat Adaptation: Outdoor Fun in the Sun

As summer rolls in, I often find myself pondering how my kids adapt to the rising temperatures. This got me thinking: how…

Seasons Outside

Can We Find Joy in Rainy Day Adventures?

The clouds rolled in, dark and heavy, as I stood at the kitchen window watching the rain begin to fall. I could…

Seasons Outside

Testing the Limits of Cold Weather Play

As winter settles in, with its biting winds and blanket of snow, it often feels tempting to hibernate indoors. I wondered what…

Seasons Outside

What Happens When We Embrace the Mud Season

As the snow melts and the days start to stretch longer, we inevitably enter mud season. This transitional time can test our…

Bugs, Plants & Dirt

How a Rainy Day Led to a New Love for Soil and Slugs

Last summer, the forecast predicted an afternoon of rain that sent my kids into a half-hearted sulk. I wondered how we could…

Bugs, Plants & Dirt

Going Beyond Green: Discovering the Colors of Local Plants

When I first took my kids out for a walk in our nearby woods, I expected to see the familiar greens of…