Parents- A walk in the woods is an enjoyable time to share with children. Children – A walk in the woods is an enjoyable thing to share with your parent!
There are so many possibilities of activities from den-making to creating natural art from the forest. There are amazing apps available from partnerships of the Smithsonian Institute and also Cornell’s Lab Merlin that aid in tree, plant, and bird identification.
- https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/computer-science-and-biology-come-together-make-tree-identification-snap
- https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
Check out some links provided here for additional ideas!
- https://thimbleandtwig.com/24-fun-things-for-kids-to-do-with-nature-on-a-woodland-walk/
- https://thimbleandtwig.com/hapa-zome-a-fun-flower-craft-for-spring/
- https://naturespath.com/en-ca/blogs/posts/20-awesome-activities-kids-learn-forests
- https://rhythmsofplay.com/forest-school-outdoor-learning-and-nature-activities-for-kids/
- https://ohmyclassroom.com/forest-school-activity-ideas/
- https://www.innovatingcanada.ca/environment/environment-archive/why-forests-matter-activities-to-connect-kids-to-forests/
Image Source: Forward to Nature: Why a Walk in the Woods Can Calm ADHD
Young Adult / Adult Outdoor Wilderness Camps
This site creates awareness of potential benefits offered in other areas where the Forest is used in rehabilitiation as a therapeutic environment in conjunction with high-level health and wellness professionals. Management of International Research Teaching Forests have not visited these program operations, however, believe it is important to become aware of service offerings, such as these, as options for choices when deciding how to assist people in times of emotional need. Personal investigation and exploration of these programs is necessary should there be an identified need to assist a person who may benefit from these service offerings.
https://anasazi.org/youngadults/
https://ritesofpassagewildernesstherapy.com/camps-for-troubled-young-adults/
https://www.ventureacademy.ca/treatment-programs/young-adult-program/
Image Source: Wilderness Therapy Open Sky Wilderness Therapy – Creating Authentic Connection Colorado, USA
https://www.openskywilderness.com/our-programs/approach-young-adults/
Interested in Collaborating for Children / Young Adult / Seniors / Group Programming in the Forest?
Contact us with your thoughts!
International Research Teaching Forests Incorporated is interested in collaborating with people and groups to create local interesting adventures, educational experiences, and other programming in the Forest.
Should you, your group, association, or business have expertise that you are interested in sharing, or know of people who are interested in potentially participating in special outdoor forest programing or events contact us!
Little Forest Steward Corner – Fun Things
Flowers & Trees
One of Our Picks Innovators is Mr. Walt Disney. He is the founder of family entertainment with a unique and amazing flavor! In the early days, Mr. Disney started the Silly Symphonies. This was a series of animated short subjects, 75 in total, produced by Walt Disney Productions from 1929 to 1939. Although Mr. Disney is no longer with us, he remains an outstanding creative mind of our time!
One animated short is titled Flowers and Trees and can be located online as a shared story.
The Tree Lady – A True Story
A great true Story can be found in The Tree Lady!
Canterbury Library presents a read-aloud of The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever written by H. Joseph Hopkins and illustrated by Jill McElmurry. https://youtu.be/xQM1Um0AME8?feature=shared
About the story:
Unearth the true story of green-thumbed pioneer and activist Kate Sessions, who helped San Diego grow from a dry desert town into a lush, leafy city known for its gorgeous parks and gardens….
Find this book at your library!
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Here is a wonderful character found in Disney Land- Another kind of Tree Lady who brings wonderment to children and adults!
DiVine the Tree Lady performance artist from Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
