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How to Go Bird Watching with Children
I am no birding expert, but I do love watching birds, especially with my children. Growing up I knew a handful of birds by name: robin, crow, raven, pigeon, seagull, eagle and hawk. It wasn’t until I moved to a small town in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada,
The Best List of Tree Picture Books for Children
Trees are amazing plants. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, reduce airborne pollutants, bring water into soil, provide homes for wildlife, grow food, and prevent erosion. Trees make our planet, our cities and our families healthier and happier! This list of well written and beautifully illustrated picture books about trees
How to Preserve Autumn Leaves in Beeswax
Dipping autumn leaves in beeswax has become one of our favourite fall family traditions. It’s a simple yet beautiful way to preserve and display the colours of fall. Learn how to preserve your own leaves in melted beeswax in this simple tutorial. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As an
When Autumn Makes You Sad: 5 Proven Ways to Conquer Seasonal Depression
“I’m so tired” I groaned. It was three o’clock in the afternoon and I couldn’t ward off an intense desire to sleep. I had slept well the night before, but my eyelids felt heavy and the couch looked so cozy. Even amidst the chaos of my three rowdy kids my
20 Autumn Outdoor Adventures for Families
Fall is the perfect time of year to go on an outdoor family adventure. The trails are quieter, the air is cooler and the trees are covered in beautiful autumn colours. Here’s a bucket list of twenty fun fall adventures to do with your family this autumn. 20 Autumn Outdoor
About Josée BergeronThe Original Backwoods Mama
Hello! Bonjour! Taanishi! My name is Josée Bergeron, and I am a French Canadian Métis mama of five children. I grew up in the beautiful province of British Columbia where I spent my childhood years exploring the vast wilderness of Western Canada with my family. These days you can find my wildlings and I immersed in the wonderous nature of the sunny Okanagan Valley.
I founded Backwoods Mama in 2009, a year after my eldest was born. From the start, I have shared my love for nature along with the many adventures and misadventures of getting outside with five kids – no easy feat! I quickly noticed that I wasn’t the only one wanting to raise outdoors kids, and struggling to do so. That’s when my blog transformed into a space of encouragement that’s packed with resources for parents, caregivers and educators looking to get outside and connect with nature with their kids.
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Speaking Events / Writing / Partnerships
Josée Bergeron has a passion for helping parents, caregivers and educators learn about the importance of raising nature-connected children. She enjoys sharing her insights at speaking events and through writing engagements. Bergeron also enjoys collaborating with others and forming authentic partnerships with brands to help support her wild mission of leaving no family inside.
The Okanagan Trail Map • A Guide of Hikes to do With Your Kids
Take advantage of my interactive map of trails in the Central and South Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. If you’re looking for a family friendly Okanagan adventure you’ve come to right place! Visit the map page and click on the dots to discover new trails or use the graph below to make your search easier. You can sort the graph by location, distance, duration etc. by clicking on the top bar.
eBooks & More for Purchase
Many nature activity resources are offered for free however there are a number of items for purchase for a very reasonable price. Any time you purchase my products you are supporting my efforts in helping families around the world raise outdoor kids!
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Fall Outside - 30 Nature-Connection Prompts for Exploring Autumn with Children
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Nature Advent Calendar For Kids - 24 Days of Nature Connection
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Valentine Flower Seed Packets - A Nature-inspired Valentine Craft for Kids to Make & Share
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"My Nature Adventure Journal" - A Fall Nature Journal for Kids
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"My Nature Adventure Journal" - A Winter Nature Journal for Kids
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"My Nature Adventure Journal" - A Spring Nature Journal for Kids