Long Island's Botanical Gardens
While I love to get my kids out in nature in all kinds of weather, there's no doubt that late spring and early summer are prime. Thanks to all the rain we've had, Long Island's gardens are bursting...
View ArticleEarth Day Events and Activities on Long Island 2013
The 43rd Annual Earth Day is officially on Monday, April 22nd, but we have the opportunity to celebrate all month long at the many family-friendly events being held throughout Long Island. We’ve...
View ArticleArbor Day Events and Activities on Long Island 2013
While not quite as glamorous as Earth Day, (see our Earth Day guide as well), the much older holiday Arbor Day, officially arrives this year on April 26th, with tree-friendly events spanning the last...
View ArticleStrawberry Fields: 4 Strawberry Picking Farms on Long Island (and a Couple of...
The East End of Long Island is ripe with places that will allow you to pick your own strawberries. Deciding where to go can be a challenge, so we've hand-picked a few of our favorites. Harvesting your...
View ArticleBackyard Gardening With Kids
We moved our family from New York City to Long Island. Any doubts I harbor about the decision quickly dissipate the moment I see my children playing in their own backyard. Whether playing at the water...
View ArticleDay Trips: Long Island's Best Parks
Long Island is home to many wonderful outdoor activities for families. From beaches, to parks and farms, there are plenty of ways to keep everyone busy all year long. Long Island's parks are definitely...
View ArticleWinter Walks with Kids on Long Island
With the cold weather upon us, any outdoor activities might seem like an impossible feat. But when the mercury hasn't dipped too low, you and the kids can work off some stir-craziness and winter blues...
View ArticleWeeWork Kids Craft: Ice Suncatchers
For most of the country this winter seems to be never-ending. If we have to put up with permafrost, we might as well try to get something out of it. Making an icicle sun catcher studded with natural...
View ArticleWeeWork Kids Craft: Homemade Bird Treat Ornaments
This three-step project lets kids feed their backyard birds and create fun outdoor hanging decorations at the same time. Pick up some bird seeds at the hardware store and let the kiddos pick their...
View ArticleWeeWork Kids Crafts: Recycled Nature Ornaments
I love discovering new, creative ways to reuse recycled materials. This simple craft is a unique activity and makes a colorful decoration that is guaranteed to look great. You can make a traditional...
View ArticleWeeWork Kids Recipes: Easy Flower Cupcakes
I'd seen these fancy flower cupcakes on Pinterest and just assumed they were some complicated concoction. Luckily the folks at Taste Buds Kitchen shared the secret of how easy they actually are — even...
View ArticleWeeWork Kids Nature Crafts: Mushroom Prints
Spring signals time to reconnect with nature. DK Publishing sent us a copy of Great Things to Do Outside: 365 Awesome Outdoor Activities and we've been inspired by all the fun activities in it. We...
View Article6 Trails to Hike with the Family in the Hamptons & North Fork
If you and your family love nature, get ready to strap on your hiking boots, pack lunch and enjoy the beauty of the East End's woodlands. From the North Fork across to the South Fork, there are plenty...
View Article8 Family-Friendly Hiking Trails on Long Island
Aside from its vast waterways, one of Long Island's other treasures is its abundance of hiking trails that wind through wooded areas and in the bluffs that look over the the shoreline. A family could...
View ArticleGet Up Close and Personal with Animals at these 7 Places in the Hamptons,...
With its rich farming history, Long Island is home to various animals that help tend to the land and produce food., while others animals are here seeking refuge, being rehabilitated from an injury. And...
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