Sort By:

Explore the Nature Near You

Nature is all around you! Taking a few steps out your front door and down the street, or out the back door to explore your yard will show you that there are a variety of plants, insects, fungi, animals and other wildlife all around you. Let’s get started exploring the nature near you! Make a Plan Decide where to look - do you want to explore trees, in the grass, bushes or even cra...

0 0

Getting Out the Door to Explore the Nature Near You

Created in partnership with our friends at Spending time outside is so important for the mental and physical health of both adults and their kiddos. However, getting everyone ready and out the door can be a daunting task, even if it’s just for a quick walk around the block! We get a lot of questions such as “What should I bring?” and “What if my baby gets hungry or...

0 0

30 Easy, Free Ways to get your Family Outside this Month

Numerous studies have shown that a little bit of what we like to call “nature therapy” can go a long way to restore our sense of balance and well-being. Whether you’re facing times of great uncertainty and stress or you’re just looking to get some fresh air, nature can help. However, it can be hard to find the motivation to step outside with the intention to enjoy nature...

0 0

Family Festival at Nadaka Nature Park

Hike it Baby ran our second Bring it Outside workshop series this summer in Gresham, Oregon at Nadaka Nature Park. Thanks to the support of a generous grant from the Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund, Hike it Baby was able to run programming on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with both English and bilingual Spanish & English workshops available. This four week workshop s...

0 0

Bring it Outside Workshop Series at Nadaka Nature Park

Hike it Baby ran our second Bring it Outside workshop series this summer in Gresham, Oregon at Nadaka Nature Park. Thanks to the support of a generous grant from the Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund, Hike it Baby was able to run programming on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with both English and bilingual Spanish & English workshops available. This four week workshop serie...

0 0

The 10-Minute Walk Initiative

Created in partnership with If these last few years of dealing with a global pandemic have taught us anything, it’s that time in nature is more important than ever. When my city was shut down, I took refuge in my neighborhood parks and natural spaces. Like many, I felt safer being outdoors where exposure was minimized, and I could reap the benefits of nature during an extremely stres...

0 0

Summer Adventure Basics

A Visual Guide created in partnership with our friends from Photo by Deanna Curry Although summer weather often goes hand in hand with swimsuits and shorts as it heats up, it's time to re-think those clothing choices. Our Hike it Baby covers the basics of keeping cool all summer long by layering, planning out your adventures, plus our favorite parent tips to make getting outside...

0 0

I Belong Outside: Dineo’s Story

This blog is part of our Elevating Voices series in partnership with Meet Dineo Dowd. Dini is one of Hike it Baby’s Board of Directors members, and a former Branch Ambassador. She’s an author of multiple children's books and has a 7-year-old daughter. Her family lives in Madison, Wisconsin, but this wasn’t always the case! Growing Up I grew up in South Afric...

0 0

10 Super Fun Ways to Keep Cool This Summer

You wake up in the morning and go through your normal routine. It’s going to be a good day- you’re ready to adventure and explore with the kids and enjoy all the beauty that the summer has to offer. Before you get dressed, you decide to check the weather: “Alexa, what’s the weather today?” “Today, there will be sunny weather with a high of 90 degrees Fahrenhe...

0 0

Special Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice with your Family

WHAT IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE Oh, wonderful summer! Just saying the word brings on thoughts of long days, short nights, and rising temperatures to enjoy. For those of us with kids, it also means early sunrises, late sunsets, and a lot of “but the sun is out!” arguments for waking up early or staying up late. But what is the summer solstice, and why does it mark the start of summer?...

0 0