This special kids activity book and outdoor nature journal shows children how to safely explore and discover wonders in the natural world around them using their own senses. Created by a trail-wise Naturalist and guide. Easy, age appropriate, no experience needed. A colorfully illustrated and charming outdoors activity book for kids learning to explore nature. Filled with dozens of real nature-observing missions and activities - plus a guided nature journal to fill and keep with collected treasures, drawings, stories, and more.A great way to help kids spend more healthy time outside, discover nature's secrets, while building lifelong skills and outdoor confidence. Perfect for exploring the backyard, a day in the park, take camping, for birthday parties, field trips, nature walks, school field trips or vacations. A wonderful book for families and grandparents taking nature hikes with children, a great resource for nature groups, forest schools, summer camps, childcare, outdoor interpreters and classrooms. Also a great creative workbook for nature centers and schools. Colorful, richly illustrated, fun and kid-tested. Ideal for children 4 to 8. Also includes a special Parents and Teachers Guide with important tips, and a Safety Page for safely exploring. Not just play or crafts - helps build nature skills to last a lifetime. Kids have amazing abilities for exploring nature - but they don't come with instructions. This book helps show them how.Educational: Great for connecting classroom STEAM concepts to real world experiences Self-paced, open ended design lets kids find their own level and interests at their own speed Helps lower anxiety, build outdoors confidence, spend healthy time outside This Young Explorer Journal was thoroughly researched and designed by trail experienced Naturalist Stephen Nett to help kids experience more of the amazing wild wonders that surround them every day. Give kids the gift of nature: with the right tools and encouragement, let them discover themselves in the natural world.