Let’s face it. It’s really not easy being a parent right now. Antsy children missing their friends and the stability of school combined with the pressure to home school compounded by what’s been less-than-ideal weather—it’s all adding up.
As Mainers we get great pleasure from immersing our kids in nature, whether it’s showing them the plants, birds, and insects that live right along our street or by visiting one of the many beautiful protected places across the state. While that’s become more difficult to do as the requirements of physical distancing demand limited movement, thankfully some Maine-based organizations have developed some great online resources to help educate and engage our young people on the topics of the environment and nature. Here are a few our team at the Natural Resources Council of Maine have found.