Exploring Mother Nature

Our momstown Milton little explorers went on a scavenger hunt today around the Mill Pond. Each toddler was handed a scavenger list of items that they would need to search for during our walk around the pond. They came well prepared with safari hats, butterfly nets and binoculars to aid in the adventure they were about to have.

It was amazing to watch the tots take in and observe everything that crossed their path. High or low, up and down, they left no stone unturned. Some took the search rather seriously and were determined to check off every item on the list, while others just took their time to smell the roses and absorb it all in.





We were rather lucky to see a few live creatures up close and personal! Wow check out the fuzzy caterpillar on the twig or the baby goslings that swam right by us. While others like the turtles sun bathing on the log or the fish in the pond we had to observe from a distance.





All in all, we had a great time identifying the items on the list and I'm pretty certain that at least one little keener found them all! Our next Little Explorers event is scheduled for July 7th. Hope you are able to join us on our exciting adventure!

Exploring for Signs of Spring

This mornings hike at Britton Forest Trail was a hugh hit with our momstown Milton outdoor adventurers.



Our tour guide Rhonda from Nature's Backpack was very knowledgeable and had scouted out the trail earlier in the week to ensure that it was fit to take our little ones trekking thru it. She presented the information in an interactive way by posing leading questions that prompted the kids to figure out the answers. This was a great way to start off the hike since it got the children excited about what they were going to discover.




Everyone had a great time exploring every inch of the trail. We got down low on the ground and under the leaves to find a caterpillar and a sprout just emerging from the earth, and reached up high to the branches to check out the tiny little buds that were just beginning to form.







A great way to expand on this experience would be to make a homemade compass to help teach directions. I personally could use a refresher in this area since I got lost trying to get there!