Explore ~ Discover ~ Grow

Thank you for visiting our Nature at Home page. Take time to explore the videos,
pictures and suggestions we have for you to do with your family, friends, or by yourself.

* Enjoy All Weather *

One of the greatest aspects of Rock Hollow Woods is that it instills a love of learning and sparks a natural CURIOSITY that doesn’t stop just because you leave the property.

​Don’t let the weather, direct access to a park or natural setting, or anything else stop your family and you from exploring! Watch the video on the right of one of our little adventurers enjoying a rainy day.

Not sure what to do? Click here for 50 ways to play in the rain. ​​Some of our favorites are catching raindrops on our tongues, splashing in puddles, rolling down wet hills, and using toys and figurines to create small worlds. There's no such thing as bad ​weather, so put on your rain gear and get outside! ​

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* Outside Play *

Creating a setting outside is a creative way to spend time with friends and use your imagination. Watch the video above for ideas on how to find a special place to build an imaginary world. Have fun!

The books above are overflowing with ideas. Click on each book for more information.

Peyton was inspired to create her own habitat at home! Enjoy!

Nature is truly the best classroom! Here’s a great example - Check out this video that our RHW friends made during their adventure with homeschooling!

​Favorite past times and outdoor activities often get passed down through generations, but sometimes we need a gentle reminder to recall those little things. For example, collecting leaves and making leaf rubbings with crayons, or turning an acorn cap into a whistle. Can you think of some of those small things that don't take much effort or skill but still manage to create family fun?

​Creek Exploration & Life Cycles

* Nature Journaling *

Choose one of your favorite places in nature, whether it's in your backyard, a trail, pond, etc. Visit this place for a period of time each day and focus on your senses.

Stop, pause, and look around. What do you hear? What do you see? How do you feel? Free write or draw in a journal to capture these moments.

When you continue to visit this same spot, notice the changes that are happening. Some may be so small that most people would overlook it, and some so obvious and apparent but nevertheless interesting. Where is your favorite spot to observe and reflect?​

Pack up a little bag with watercolor paints/brushes, pencils, a journal and an envelope to collect ‘interesting nature bits and bobs’ and head outside for a mini adventure. Children (and adults) of ALL ages can create nature journals! Click here for more information on how to start a nature journal.

* Honeybees *

Join Janemarie as she shares interesting facts about honey bees and visits our beehive.

Enjoy a read aloud with Janemarie for younger children.

BEE: A Peek Through Picture Book tells how bees pollinate our world.

​​* Birds and Nests *

Spring is a great time to take a hike and look for birds. The following videos take a closer look at birds and their nests and even challenge you to build your own bird nest. Have fun!

* Busy Beavers *

Box Turtles