Nature Box

We used one of our ice cream buckets for a nature box. It is by our front door and we use it on our walks to collect leaves, pine cones, seeds, rocks etc. They are all little treasures and now they have a special place.
Have you heard of Nature Deficit Disorder?
http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=4665933&m=4665934

It is an interesting theory that children are not getting enough time in nature. If you want to listen to a five minute NPR segment about it you can use the above link. Nature is so good for all of us to enjoy.



I love muddy feet!