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Do you like the idea of spending more time outside, but aren’t sure where to start? You aren’t alone! It can be intimidating not knowing where to begin. Explore three ways to get started below.

With the right mindset, clothing, and care, every kind of weather can become an opportunity for fun, learning, and connection outdoors.

Nature doesn’t have to stay outside! Explore three ways we can welcome nature into our indoor classrooms and homes.

Whether exploring close to home or venturing into a vast natural space like a National Forest, we’re here to help you feel confident on every step of the journey.

Noticing nature, or actively engaging with the natural world through sensory experiences like listening to birdsong or smelling flowers, significantly boosts well-being and nature connectedness, more so than simply spending time in nature.

Find ideas and inspiration to help young children play, learn, and grow outdoors. Discover a mix of hands-on featured activities—complete with step-by-step instructions, videos, and tips to support you in leading them—and fast, fun, mini activities designed to spark spontaneous moments of discovery at home or school.

Playing and learning outside, especially with the support of caring adults, gives children what they need to thrive—helping them grow stronger, think more clearly, express themselves, connect with others, and feel at home in the natural world.

Use these tips and tools as inspiration to help you bring more outdoor play and learning into everyday life—at home, in your neighborhood, or at school.

Explore a nearby outdoor space to look for signs of how trees are used by plants and animals.