Hurray for spring! Spring is the season of the new, and it
shines in the Bay Area with tender green hills and explosions of
wildflowers. The best way to show children that spring is here
is to take them outside and let them explore nature. Singing
birds, blooming trees, swaying grasses — you can get it all
within an hour of your house. Embrace the season with 10
activities that will delight even children who prefer the great
indoors. 1. Spot Spring Head to a local park or open space. Find
a place with trees and grasses, spread your blanket, and sit
down with your child. Now look around and try to spot obvious
signs of spring. Are the ends of the trees and bushes a paler
green? Do the branches carry buds? 2. Find Wildflowers This is
an activity that might make more than one player sneeze, but
it’s spring after all! In Woodside, Edgewood Natural Preserve is
an outdoor temple of wildflowers. From March to June each year,
docents lead free wildflower walks and point out the best of the
season to visitors. 3. Spy