Best Free Apps That Take Kids from “Screen” to “Green”

But, Mom, why is this moon called the Pink Moon if it’s not really pink?” It’s questions like this that make me grateful for technology that fits in my pocket.

In my family, we spend a lot of time making nature observations in our neighborhood — looking up at the sky, in trees, under rocks and even just out our windows. We record what we see by making a list, drawing or taking photos. And, of course, we ask questions… which sometimes require search engine answers! (A full moon in April is called the “Pink Moon,” by the way, not because of its color but because of North American flowers that are starting to bloom. Now we know — and so do you!)

As parents, we often focus on our worries that screens will take our families away from the real world, away from nature. But I’m always on the lookout for apps and digital games that can bring us further into nature exploration, answer questions and help us document what we’ve learned. Here are seven free apps that can put you and your child on the path to an outdoor adventure right in your own neighborhood!

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