While Penguins may be considered birds, they are not your typical feathered friend! These flightless creatures spend as much time in the water as on land. Penguins are instantly recognizable with their tuxedo like coats and webbed feet and are truly remarkable animals! 

In honor of National Penguin Day January 20th, here are a few fun facts to know about Penguins!

Explore our January 2022 Expedition Crate! Check out what’s inside this Base Camp themed interactive reading adventure by Leaf Explorers.

As parents, we know that protecting our children’s future is an important matter. One way we can help protect our children is to preserve the environment around them. With pollution, climate change, and health issues on the rise, teaching our children to be eco-conscious is important for our children’s future.  Eco-Friendly, Homeschooling Activities, Leaf Explorers, Read Explore Play

Droopy’s new playlist is now available on Spotify! Check out these camping tunes to get you in the mood for your Base Camp expedition! Have fun while camping, hiking, making marshmallows and more to this great collection of children’s camping and outdoors themed music.

Most Eagles live to about 20-30 years, which is relatively short for birds. Lifespans also very on the species of Eagles and the locations they call home. Eagles usually start to weaken around the age of 20.

Save the Eagles Day!

Today is National Apple Tree Day!

Apple Tree Day started as a celebration of an old apple tree almost two centuries old, and has grown to become a celebration of the apple itself.⁠

Let's learn about this juicy tree fruit together! ⁠

It doesn’t take much to make a family camping trip fun! Some singing around the fire or S’mores from the microwave can have the family up laughing together all night! Here are three entertaining ideas to have a fun time while camping everyone will love! Read Explore Play, Leaf Explorers, Leaf Explorations, Visit the Zoo Day, Things To Do With Kids

Green New Years

There are so many simple eco-swaps that you can do with your family this new year! From beeswax wraps to bidets and more!

Let's learn about some eco-swaps together! ⁠

Who doesn’t love visiting a zoo?! Zoos are home to so many different animals and species, it is so fun to walk around and see them all! Zoos have lots of interesting information about the animals to help you learn about them, what they eat, where they live, and so much more! Did you know that you can do a lot more than just reading and looking at the animals? These are some of our favourite zoo activities! Read Explore Play, Leaf Explorers, Leaf Explorations, Visit the Zoo Day, Things To Do With Kids

Enjoy the holidays with Christmas music for all ages! Dance the afternoon away with some classics like 'Frosty the Snowman' and some newer pop styles from artists like Katy Perry and Justin Bieber. Leaf Explorers, Leaf Explorations, Children’s Music, Christmas Music for Kids

Mountains provide us with some of the most fascinating views, ecosystems, and travel destinations. There are so many different mountains around the world, so let's explore a few of them and what makes them unique! Let’s take a look at some of the tallest mountains in the world! Mountain Facts, Homeschooling Activities, Leaf Explorers, Read Explore Play

As the nights gets darker, the temperature gets colder, and Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, you may find that you’re spending more time indoors. Here’s some crafty ideas to do as a family to enjoy winter to the fullest! Read on for list of our favorite arts and crafts that you can try at home, as a family!

Here’s another great list of amazing events you can explore in your neighborhood. No matter where you live in North America, surely you can find some of these winter events, or you can organize your own for your family and friends!

It is the perfect time of year to curl up on the couch and read a good book! After a day of exploring outside in the snow, be sure to have one these great reads on hand for your family to enjoy. Leaf Explorers, Children’s books about winter, children’s books about snow.

Rather than waiting in lineups at big box stores, we encourage you to spend time outside! Today is the perfect day to get outside and do something fun! Send us a photo of your family exploring nature to hello@leafexplorers.com, and you’ll receive a special promo code to save on your next Leaf Explorers subscription!

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and Thanksgiving 2021 occurs on Thursday, November 25.

There are so many fun things that you and your family can enjoy this winter! Whether you want to be outside in the snow, hitting up the local festivities, or making fun crafts, there is something for everyone on this list!

Droopy’s new playlist is now available on Spotify! Check out these winter tunes to get you in the mood for all things winter! Have fun while sledding, making arts and crafts, building forts in your playroom, and more to this great collection of children’s music.

It’s your go to resource for hiking with your family. Leaf Explorers has all of the information you need on where to find your next hike, what to pack for your hike, best hikes for all ages in the United States, and more!

National Recycling Day was created to encourage the purchase of recycled products. It’s also a day to be aware of the importance of separating waste to ensure that recyclable materials can be used in the manufacture of new products.