Outoor Activities

Kids can develop their lawn and yard work skills -- and make a bit of money -- by offering their services to others.

Here's a "business idea" for your kids: make bedding plants for sale to the neighbors.

In this outdoor activity, you and your child will be tossing sponges at a chalk bull's-eye on the ground.

These kid-friendly outings are fun and memorable!

This activity describes how to set up a sidewalk-art contest for all the kids in your neighborhood.

Have fun creating mud pies with your toddler. Then let them dry in the sun.

After a rain shower, try this activity with your toddler. Go outside and go puddle jumping!

Strip your toddler down to a diaper, or put him in a swimsuit. Then find a shady spot where you can play in the dirt!

Plant a tree with your child and learn about it as you go through the seasons.

Make large, soapy bubbles with your child in this fun and easy activity.

Go outdoors with your toddler and select a flower to give to someone as a happy surprise.

In this fun outdoor activity, your child leads you on an adventurous nature walk!

This outdoor activity will help your child get oriented to the rooms of your house.

Green onions can be grown from seed in a coffee can. Your child will love gardening!

Take a walk around your neighborhood with your child, and discuss what makes it unique.

Use an old sock and some grass seed to create a "buddy" that really grows hair.

Show your preschooler how to grow vines with the swift and easy sweet potato vine.

Here is a recipe for a great liquid fertilizer made from homemade compost.