Outdoor and Safety Handouts

Here are some resources to help you enjoy your time outside. As the old Norwegian proverb says, "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing". Don't let the weather dictate what you will enjoy. We also want you to be informed to keep everyone making safe decisions for themselves and their children.

Trail Maps

I have also included Trail maps for some great Grand Rapids parks and will add more as I find them. 

Book Resources:

I love to read and highly encourage if you are interested in learning more about why nature is so beneficial for kids to pick up a few of these books at the library (that is where I read or listened them all myself). Also if you have any you recommend please send them our way. I would love to read them!

• There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)

By Linda Åkeson McGurk · 2017

• The Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from nature defecit disorder

By Richard Louv  2008

• Vitamin N: The Essential Guide To A Nature Rich Life

By Richard Louv 2016

• How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Fallling in Love with Nature

By Scott D Sampson 2015

• Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children

By Angela J Hanscom 2016