Do you want a fun and creative way to keep children engaged on snowy days? How about painting on the snow? Find step-by-step instructions, tips for success.

Help the birds this winter with a fun nature craft for kids. This idea involves pine cones and peanut butter.

How to make a simple journey stick on your next nature walk. Find out how to use natural materials and this simple craft to keep your kids entertained on a hike.

Snowy owls are so beautiful, and thanks to a certain book series, they are quite
popular as well. Gather some pine cones to make an owl craft at home with your children.

For the animals that do stick it out during winter, food supplies can be a problem.
Help the local birds out by making these birdseed ornaments.

This is one of the best winter crafts out there because the materials are all
(essentially) free. Get a muffin tin or small bowls, and go for a nature walk
to gather materials. Check the blog post to see what to do from there.

Plenty of animals hibernate during the winter months, too. Learn more about them by
making a hibernaculum or hibernation spot.

In most temperate zones and further north, it’s challenging to go for a walk in
the winter and not find a few pine cones. Turn some into cute little snowmen
that you can make without little fingers getting ice cold.

This winter craft does involve a fair amount of cutting and hot glue, so kids will
need help. But a winter walk to gather loads of twigs from the ground outside
is an activity tailor-made for them.

The fun thing about this nature craft is that it can be redone multiple times for
the different seasons. But be sure to load up on all sorts of natural winter
materials on that walk to make a fun, pretty winter nature paper crown.

There isn’t a household on the planet that some adorable little penguin friends
wouldn’t improve. See how to paint regular rocks and get cute little penguins.

Sometimes, the most straightforward ideas can be the best ones. Go outside, gather some
pinecones, give the little ones brushes and paints, and let them have at it.

This year, after the real Christmas tree is ready to be disposed of, don’t just
leave it on the curb. Cut a few slices off of the end first. There’s no end to
the fantastic projects for which these amazing-smelling wood slices can be
used, such as these cute sparkly star ornaments.

Older children particularly can help to make a beautiful wreath with natural materials