Hello Family Adventurers!

If you haven't already, please join us at www.meetup.com/familyadventuresinnature to receive the latest and greatest postings and information on the group, and be able to RSVP to the wonderful outings we have planned

I'd like to start off this week by welcoming FOUR new groups officially to our cluster of "Nearby Nature Clubs" -- those that meet weekly or biweekly in the same geographical range:

• Urban Canyoneers will meet in the Balboa Park area; led by Tracey 
• Sense of Wonder will meet in the South Bay area; led by Angel
• Point Loma/OB group (no name yet); led by Ilisa
• College/Rolando group (no name yet); led by Cham

Adding these groups to the mix will give us all even more opportunities to get out in nature with like-minded people! We've also had a lot of new folks join us in the past couple of weeks, so if you see someone new when you're out there, be sure to give them a warm welcome too!

We will continue to aim for 2-3 weekend outings per month in addition to the variety of weekday meetups. Hopefully with all of these opportunities you'll be able to join us sometime soon!

Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control both recommend 60 minutes of unstructured outdoor play every day for kids?

Did you (also) know that the average kid only gets about 4 minutes of unstructured outdoor play per day on average?

Since we build in a lot of unstructured time into our adventures, why don't you join us on one of these:

FRIDAY, April 27th
9:30 am  San Dieguito County Park with Encinitas Explorers

SATURDAY, April 28th
10:00 am MILITARY FAMILY NATURE FUN AREA at the Kids First Fair (open to all military families)

TUESDAY, May 1st
10:00 am Explore the Famosa Slough with the Point Loma/OB group

WEDNESDAY, May 2nd
3:00 pm  Chimney Canyon (Scripps Ranch) with Wilderness Wednesdays
3:00 pm  Scrapbook Hike in Eastlake with Sense of Wonder

FRIDAY, May 4th
9:30 am  Explore Santa Carina Trail with Encinitas Explorers

Upcoming Opportunities:

Scripps Ranch Community Fair on Sunday, May 6th, starting at 12 noon

Mother Nature's Child screening on May 15th at the Gillispie School 

Hike Penasquitos Canyon Preserve on Saturday, May 19th 

Look for more weekend hikes coming soon!

Take care,

Janice

Hello Family Adventurers!

Have you been enjoying this glorious weather? Outside?! Not that we have bad weather here in San Diego, and any weather is fun for exploring, but it has been particularly beautiful lately so hopefully you've been able to get out and adventure with us - or on your own!

We've got some great opportunities to get out again this week, and we've also got some new "Nearby Nature Clubs" starting up soon, so stay posted on that news!

Here are this week's adventures. For more details visit our Facebook Page or our Meetup.com group:

Today, April 20th
9:30 am  Explore Batiquitos Lagoon with Encinitas Explorers

SATURDAY, April 21st
3:00 pm  A Hike and Picnic at "Table Rock" (on Iron Mountain in Poway, see event for details)

SUNDAY, April 22nd
10:00 - 5:00 EARTH DAY at Balboa Park... Family Adventures in Nature, along with the San Diego Children and Nature Collaborative will have a really fun "loose parts" play area in the Children's Area at Earth Day in Balboa Park. Be sure to stop by and say "hi" if you go on Sunday! If you'd like to stay and help, that would be great too! 

WEDNESDAY, April 25th
2:00 pm  Guajome Park, Main Gate with O'side Trail Tribe
3:00 pm  Giant Pampas (Scripps Ranch) with Wilderness Wednesdays

THURSDAY, April 26th
1:30 pm Tijuana Estuary (this side of the border)

SATURDAY, April 28th
Family Adventures in Nature, along with the Sierra Club, San Diego Children and Nature Collaborative, the San Diego Zoo, and many other organizations will be attending the Kids First Fair at MCB Camp Pendleton! IF YOU ARE A MILITARY FAMILY, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!! I only have it as an FYI on our calendar since no RSVP is required, and it's only open to military and veteran families. However, if you would like to come help out at the Family Adventures in Nature booth, please email me and I can give you more details.

SUNDAY, May 6th
12:00 - 5:30 Scripps Ranch Community Fair
Bring your blankets and beach chairs for a fun-filled day at the Community Fair. Enjoy Harmonica John Frazer's DJ-ability, local performers, delicious Food, and Children's Rides and activities. Wander around the booths and learn about local businesses, artists, crafters, community groups, and Green Street. Visit the new Wine Garden. Stay for the concert, featuring the BluesWailers, and dance to their blues, rock, funk sound. FAMILY ADVENTURES IN NATURE will once again have a fun-filled booth at the Fair. If you'd like to volunteer to help out for an hour or two, please email or call me and I can give you more details. Thanks.

That's it for this week, folks! Hope to see you at our hike on Saturday, Earth Day on Sunday, or any one of our other adventures. If you can't join us in nature, be sure to get out on your own! =)

Best,

Janice