Kish Kids Outside Blog

Discover the importance of bees, their behavior, and how you can help track these vital pollinators with BeeSpotter.

Have some summer fun and stay cool with various DeKalb County activities.

Explore phenology by observing seasonal changes in nature with Nature’s Notebook.

Explore the parallels between gardening and personal growth, emphasizing gratitude, resilience, and the beauty of nurturing both.

Christine is the Founder and President of Kish Kids Outside, dedicated to fostering community well-being through nature-based experiences.

Learn about the project and team that created our Get Outside Map.

Learn about our vice-president Emily Pollack and why she is committed to supporting access for outdoor experiences for children.

Katie Drum grew up creek-walking and exploring local urban forests, while also spending summers with family in the Northwoods of...

Learn about why citizen science is important and what is iNaturalist.

Spring has sprung, and Kish Kids Outside is thrilled to share the exciting lineup of outdoor and conservation events taking place in the...

Your spring bucket list is full of dates, events, and ways to get outside.

What’s in a name?  That which we call Spring by any other name would smell as sweet. Ecological ☘️? Meteorological 🌌? Astronomical or...

We are past the point of midwinter here in Northern Illinois and getting a taste of early Spring! I have garlic popping up that my son...

Winter activities are great for all ages. The thing to remember is to wear the right gear and prepare by fueling your body with healthy...

"April is a promise that May is bound to keep." ―Hal Borland Spring in the Midwest can sometimes seem like the least promising of all...

Setting an intention for connecting with the spring with activity suggestions and resources.