Numerous studies have shown that a little bit of what we like to call “nature therapy” can go a long way to restore our sense of balance and well-being. Whether you’re facing times of great uncertainty and stress or you’re just looking to get some fresh air, nature can help. However, it can be hard to find the motivation to step outside with the intention to enjoy nature...
Hike it Baby ran our second Bring it Outside workshop series this summer in Gresham, Oregon at Nadaka Nature Park. Thanks to the support of a generous grant from the Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund, Hike it Baby was able to run programming on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with both English and bilingual Spanish & English workshops available.
This four week workshop s...
Hike it Baby ran our second Bring it Outside workshop series this summer in Gresham, Oregon at Nadaka Nature Park. Thanks to the support of a generous grant from the Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund, Hike it Baby was able to run programming on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with both English and bilingual Spanish & English workshops available. This four week workshop serie...
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If these last few years of dealing with a global pandemic have taught us anything, it’s that time in nature is more important than ever. When my city was shut down, I took refuge in my neighborhood parks and natural spaces. Like many, I felt safer being outdoors where exposure was minimized, and I could reap the benefits of nature during an extremely stres...
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Although summer weather often goes hand in hand with swimsuits and shorts as it heats up, it's time to re-think those clothing choices. Our Hike it Baby covers the basics of keeping cool all summer long by layering, planning out your adventures, plus our favorite parent tips to make getting outside...
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Meet Dineo Dowd. Dini is one of Hike it Baby’s Board of Directors members, and a former Branch Ambassador. She’s an author of multiple children's books and has a 7-year-old daughter. Her family lives in Madison, Wisconsin, but this wasn’t always the case!
Growing Up I grew up in South Afric...
You wake up in the morning and go through your normal routine. It’s going to be a good day- you’re ready to adventure and explore with the kids and enjoy all the beauty that the summer has to offer. Before you get dressed, you decide to check the weather: “Alexa, what’s the weather today?” “Today, there will be sunny weather with a high of 90 degrees Fahrenhe...
WHAT IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
Oh, wonderful summer! Just saying the word brings on thoughts of long days, short nights, and rising temperatures to enjoy. For those of us with kids, it also means early sunrises, late sunsets, and a lot of “but the sun is out!” arguments for waking up early or staying up late. But what is the summer solstice, and why does it mark the start of summer?...
This Father's Day, we would love to take a minute to share the story of one of our Board Members and Hike it Baby Dad Julio Soria. Read below to learn about Julio, how he found Hike it Baby and his thoughts on being a dad. (en español abajito!)
How has nature been a part of your life? Where do you find your family exploring nature the most?
I was very fortunate to grow up with...
In May, Hike it Baby attended the Children & Nature Network Inside Out Conference in Atlanta, Georgia which is "is the largest gathering of children and nature advocates in the world. Leaders from a broad range of sectors—all committed to the health and well-being of children and communities—come together to explore best practices for turning our indoor society back out to ...