I Love Dirt!: 52 activities to help you and your kids discover the wonders of nature

I Love Dirt! Presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location—from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country—each activity is meant to promote exploration, stimulate imagination, and heighten a child's sense of wonder.

Reviews of I Love Dirt!:

"Here is the potential for much fun, many meaningful experiences—and a trove of shared stories."
—Richard Louv, from the foreword


"There may be no better way to ensure the well-being of the natural world tomorrow than to introduce children to its many small wonders today. Through a series of accessible activities designed to engage young minds and all five senses, this book reminds us of—even celebrates—the magic to be found right outside our own back doors."
—Todd Christopher, National Wildlife Federation's Green Hour

"I Love Dirt! is a perfect book for parents, teachers, or anyone who cares about children and nature. A nature-lover herself, Jennifer Ward has done an excellent job creating a collection of fun, interactive ways for children everywhere to connect with nature and combat the growing negative impact of sedentary, indoor lifestyles on our youth."
—David Mizejewski, Naturalist, National Wildlife Federation and Host of Animal Planet's Backyard Habitat