Wilder Seasons: Des Moines Family Edition

Hands-On Activities, Songs, Recipes & Local adventures- All Year Long

52 Weeks of Nature-Based Wonder for ages 0-7+

A year of wonder, play, & connection. 

Life with little ones can feel like a swirl of urgency and exhaustion. As parents, we want to create meaningful days - but it's hard to find ideas that are simple, age-appropriate, and rooted in what really matters. That's why this guide was born: a year of gentle structure and seasonal play to help families slow down, connect, and grow together.

Each week offers: 

• A nature-inspired theme
• A local outing idea
• Hands-on activities
• A song, recipe, and book to bring it all together

Born out of my own craving for balance as a stay-at-home mom - and shaped by my background as an environmental scientist - this guide blends child development with seasonal rhythms and local connection. It's a simple, joy-filled way to raise curious kids who know and love the world around them.