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12 Outdoor Family Activities That Will Make You Immune to Nature Deficit Disorder

Many families find it challenging to get outside and explore together. But you can change your family’s habits — and prevent nature-deficit disorder — by trying a few of these outdoor family activities. There’s no shortage of inspiration to learn, explore, and give back to nature.

• Learn about the great outdoors first-hand 

https://content.yardmap.org/learn/plant-id-tips/

http://earthsciencejr.com/9-great-outdoor-learning-activities-for-springtime/

https://mothernatured.com/nature-exploration/fun-ways-to-measure-nature/

https://andreasnotebook.com/25-outdoor-arts-and-crafts-for-kids/

• Add a bit of adventure to outdoor recreation

https://playnewswire.com/your-official-guide-to-backyard-climbing-walls/

https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/backyard-playscape/

https://activeforlife.com/kids-games-for-trail-walks/

https://metalbladecycles.com/4-tips-when-mountain-biking-with-your-child/

• Give Nature a Helping Hand

https://nababutterfly.com/start-butterfly-garden/

https://kidsgardening.org/news-kidsgardening-offers-easy-parent-and-kid-activities/

https://letslassothemoon.com/2015/04/14/how-to-plant-a-honey-bee-garden-with-kids/

https://www.audubon.org/news/how-make-diy-bird-feeder-recycled-materials

Encouraging the whole family to get outside takes some creative thinking. Fortunately, these resources offer plenty of inspiration for all ages. Whether you want to go on an adventure, learn something new about nature, or help give back to the environment, there’s a way to prevent nature deficit disorder — and it might be as close as your backyard.