Just a moment ago they seemed endless - and now they're over again: the summer vacations. Time for many a new beginning, kindergarten starts, maybe even school. My little girl is joining a forest playgroup. She has been looking forward to it for weeks: When will it finally start? When will I get my hiking rucksack? And don't you dare come with mommy! "I want to trudge through the forest on my own." No objections on my part, I have planned various things for this half day each week: Jogging, learning a foreign language, finally cleaning the windows. The usual things. My plans go beyond the scope of these few hours without a child or office clutter. And the forest playgroup project is primarily about our child getting to know the diversity of nature and its beauty. Our little one should experience the seasons up close. Summer, when it is pleasantly cool in the forest. Raspberries and strawberries glow red. Autumn with its colorful leaves and dancing in the rain. Which mushroom is sprouting there? Why is the squirrel in a hurry to replenish its supplies? And then there is winter, which colors the noses red and covers everything in cold white. And which finally gives way to spring, which makes the birds chirp and fresh green sprout. As an adult, a walk through the forest grounds me more reliably than anything else. The view of the greenery is pure happiness. I want this space to be a playground for my child, full of discoveries. They should chase bugs and make mud soup, wade through streams and build tree huts. And understand from an early age what a great treasure we have right on our doorstep. A treasure that needs to be protected. Because that's what you do with what you love. Isn't it?
Whether it's a forest playgroup or the next family hike - these are our favorites:
Protected from wind and weather:
High Trousers Edelweiss Mouse Brown
For underneath when it gets cold:
Merino leggings Sova True Navy
Wind and water resistant, so tough as nails:
Pico Jacket Green
Rubber boots are always in season, now even in the sale:
Kiddo Rubber Boots Dark Green
Animal information on everything that crawls and flies:
Book tip
Acorns, leaves, stones - there's room here for the most beautiful finds:
Pouch "My Flower garden" Small
Lightweight hat for warm ears:
Beanie Plum
Weatherproof and stylish:
the rainwear from Gosoaky
Reading material:
We discover the forest
Playing and crafting in the forest
The online magazine Kiludo is dedicated to hiking with children and all the things you can do outdoors:
Kiludo.ch
