Project Nature

Summer’s almost over... but outdoor time doesn’t have to be. 🌿

School’s starting, calendars are filling up and it’s so easy for fresh-air time to slip away. Kids still need those outdoor moments for movement, stress relief, and family connection.

Here’s the trick: plan it, or it won’t happen.

Block it off like a class. 🗓️

Keep it simple — backyard, park, evening walks. ☀️

Let kids lead — climbing trees, riding bikes, cloud-watching. 🌳

Nature resets busy minds. 🍃 Make your outdoor plan now so screens and schedules don’t take over.

What’s your family’s go-to way to get outside this fall?

🌿 Step Outside & Breathe in Nature This Week! 🌿

Spending time outdoors doesn’t have to mean a big trip—nature starts right at your doorstep. Fresh air, natural light, and a little green can go a long way for your child’s well-being.

Here are a few easy doorstep nature ideas:

🍃 Go on a nature scavenger hunt in your neighborhood. What kind of interesting bugs,rocks and leaves can you find? Project Nature offers free Nature Scavenger Hunts. Link in Bio

🌼 Encourage your children to draw pictures of what they see in green spaces and gardens nearby. Can’t leave your home? Look out the window! Encourage them to look up. Ask questions like: Do you see anything interesting to draw? Birds? Trees? Clouds?

🌳 Play games under a tree or plan a picnic in your yard or at your local park.

🦉Take a short walk and look for birds. Download Cornell’s Merlin Bird ID app to learn about the birds near you.

Even 20 minutes outside each day supports calmer minds, better sleep, and healthier bodies—for kids and adults. Enjoy the simple joy of being outdoors today and every day with Project Nature Washington. 🌞