It has been years since we’ve had the opportunity to see and learn about pollinators in the Lewis Ginter Conservatory, and it did not disappoint. Richmond families will certainly want to…
Browsing: Nature
I can proudly say I’ve been a Virginian for, let’s just say, a very long time. Yet, it wasn’t until the pandemic began that I started to explore much more…
Simple things you can do in your own landscaping to help the earth’s recovery! It’s all starts with the yarden, reducing chemicals, and reusing water!
Richmond, Virginia, has an abundance of places to get outside with the family for loads of free family fun.
by Kim Tschantre The thought of summer sleepaway camp conjures up images of rustic wooden cabins lined with bunk beds, campfires, s’mores, laughter, swimming, sports, and last, but definitely not…
The urban heat island effect means it can be as much as sixteen degrees hotter in some areas of Richmond. How does this affect families and what can we do about it?
Words and pictures by Teresa Schardein If you’re here after reading the article on Virginia’s State Parks in this month’s RFM, you know my family has visited a lot…
With a bit of maintenance now, your garden will pass through winter unscathed and emerge ready for another wonderful growing season. Eleven great tips!
Got a fourth grader? Here’s a great title to read in conjunction with the ‘Every Kid in a Park’ initiative, which gives families with fourth graders free access to national parks,…
When I was a kid, trees were my monkey bars, from the short mimosa with low, spreading branches to the oak tree that was just right for shinnying up. These…
Want a great mini-vacation that ends tranquilly with your head on your own pillow? Lucky us! We live in Richmond where the James River and its parks offer a myriad…
Alex Bryant was an avid gamer who spent most of his free time in front of the computer. It drove his mother nuts. “He wasn’t an outdoorsy kind of guy,”…