Sledding at North Hill circa 1978. Although my natural inclination in winter is to hibernate, I’m also determined that my son, who is four, gets some fresh air every day. […]
The Christmas Tree Debate: Real vs. Fake
Choosing this year’s Christmas tree. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree O how I hate cleaning up after you . . . Every year in mid-December I have a little […]
Green Reading for the Holidays and Beyond
The cold weather has set in. The shortest day approaches. As winter arrives, many of us look forward to spending more time indoors – perhaps in a cozy chair with […]
Riding Scituate’s Bike Trails
For years, my bicycle has stood in a dark corner of our barn, languishing. Every so often I see it and wish it were easier just to hop on and […]
Nature Stories for Children
My son and I spend a lot of time outdoors. I enjoying sharing with him the special places I’ve found in the fields and forests, at the ocean, and along […]
Fall Festivals on the South Shore
The author and her son enjoying the hayride at Mass Audubon’s Farm Day at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. It was a warm, sunny summer, but autumn is just […]
Hayride!
A Mass Audubon guide points out the features of a red maple swamp to hayride participants. If you’ve ever been to Mass Audubon’s Farm Day, held every fall at the […]
Visiting Local Farms
Cheryl Bowen-DiTommaso of Dalby Farm introduces students from Marshfield’s Pudding Hill Preschool to Stella the chicken. Photo by Kezia Bacon-Bernstein. This past spring, I accompanied my son’s preschool class on […]
Visiting Holly Hill Farm
photos by Kezia Bacon-Bernstein Looking for a fun outdoor excursion to enjoy with your family? Head over to Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset, where you can visit for free, any […]
How Do Children View Spring?
Abel Bernstein, coming up from the back yard. Photo copyright Chris Bernstein. Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, skunks are prowling — spring is here! With longer and warmer days […]