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6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park

May 6, 2020 | Family Activities | 0 comments

Updated: Jul 17, 2020

Looking for things to do with your kids while stuck in quarantine? A nature park can be a fun and educational experience for your kids. The best part is most city’s nature and wildlife parks are FREE.

Woman walking on boardwalk nature trail. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park

We went to the Clear Creek Nature Center in League City, Texas. This park features 148 acres of undeveloped wetlands just a few steps from the Gulf of Mexico.

Location: 1220 Egret Bay Boulevard, League City, TX 77573

Hours: 7 am to 7 pm daily

Parking: Free lot parking is available in the surrounding area

Admission: Free

Warning: Make sure you are in compliance with your state’s guidelines.

View of nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
#1
Hiking on well-maintained trails

Many people have cabin fever at this point, and we could all use the exercise, sunshine, and vitamin D. Being cooped up inside all day can be difficult. Hiking your local trails can be refreshing and energizing. My family was beyond excited to be outside.

Family walking on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
Woman walking on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
Little girl dancing on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
#2
Flowers

There is nothing quite like experiencing spring at a nature park. This is the time of year that wildflowers fill the fields and are in full bloom. This gave us the perfect opportunity to teach our kids about the local flowers in our home state.

My daughter ALWAYS enjoys blowing on a dandelion and making a wish.

Little girl blowing a dandelion seed on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park

My son ALWAYS enjoys giving me flowers every chance he gets. The Indian Blankets are in full bloom right now and they are beautiful.

Little boy holding a flower on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park

My husband ALWAYS loves sipping from the Honeysuckles.

Man opening a honeysuckle on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
#3
Insects & Bugs

Who doesn’t like learning about insects or bugs? This is their playground and we have the chance to see them play. How cool is that!

Baby butterflies on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
Insect on leaves on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
Insects crawling on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
#4
Birding

It is always exciting to see wild birds in their natural habitat. It seems like we are always fighting over who can name the bird species first.

Birds near the water on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
#5
Playing with sticks

Hiking with a stick just makes everything more fun. My family loves to find sticks and have sword fights with them.

Family walking and having a stick fight on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park
#6
Exercise your imagination

The nature park is a great place for my kids to discover local nature and exercise their imagination. We called this black looking stringy material “witches hair” and we loved throwing it on each other. We still have no clue what it is.

Man holding a hairy stick on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park

You can find it in the trees.

Man grabbing something out of a tree with a stick on a path at the nature park in League City. | 6 Things for Families to do at a Nature and Wildlife Park

We had a blast at the nature park. It was the perfect family adventure after being stuck inside for a month. As a family we were able to connect and spend some quality time together. Now it is your turn to plan your trip and go outside.

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