Spring is all about green. Leaves, buds, grass—green as far as the eye can see. To honor this most natural of colors, today we are taking a green hike for our Green Hour. What could be more perfect?

March brings rain and rain brings mud; there's just no getting around it. After trying (mostly unsuccessfully) to keep the kids and the floors clean for the past several days, I’ve decided to stop fighting—and start embracing—the mud.

"13 new ones!" my son shouts excitedly. "13 perfect new rocks!" I smile at the little geologist, covered in dirt and completely content. We've been digging in the side yard all morning, looking for the perfect rocks to add to his ever-growing collection.

Take the time to connect with nature and enjoy wildlife in your community this spring by participating in the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Wildlife Watch, part of the National Wildlife Week celebration from April 19-27.

Your child can take a cue from the patients at The Children’s Center and create an Alphabet Garden in your yard. Our children are growing plants with names beginning with each letter of the alphabet and labeling each plant with letters on sticks.

X marks the spot, and today the whole family is out looking for treasure! After reading a book about buried treasure to the kids, my husband got the bright idea that we should go on a family treasure hunt. Arrgghh—a family of pirates are we, matey!

Lots of kids visit the museum with a school group before they get a chance to come with their families. Here are a few tips for kids who are bringing their parents or grandparents to the museum for the first time.