The kids and I investigate nurse logs, fallen trees that decay and become habitats, often.  In fact there is one that we visit on a regular basis since it is just steps away from Georgia’s forest school.  Whenever we are a few minutes early, we walk over to see what might be happening that day.

I love watching the surroundings and contents change through the seasons.  As we visit in summer, it’s hard to even get to the log because of all the growth happening around it! Nurse logs are a big part of our nature exploration.  BUT, our latest (and final) Think Outside Box brought our investigating to whole new level.

The Think Outside Nature box provides kids with tools and information to learn about ecosystems, plants, and all kinds of wildlife while making safe choices.  Thanks to detailed instructions (complete with photos) in the activity guide, we not only had a fun outing in nature, but we saw a ton more than we usually would!

View the process in action by watching our You Tube video below.  In case you are curious, here are the simple steps we took:

1. Examine the log’s surface.
2. Peel off some bark.
3. Poke around and look inside.
4. Look underneath.
5. After investigating, gently pace the log back to its original position.

In this unboxing video, you’ll see the Think Outside Nature Box contents.  Following the unboxing, you’ll get to see our investigation of a nurse log!  Not familiar with Think Outside Boxes? Here’s a quick rundown:

Think Outside Boxes is a year-long monthly subscription service that’s geared towards kids 7 and up! Each month, subscribers receive a box in the mail based around a theme. The service begins with an introductory box that includes a backpack (color of your child’s choice), and some other small goodies to encourage outdoor exploration.  The boxes that follow depend on when the subscription is initiated.

After the intro box, each box includes up to 5 pieces of outdoor gear, an activity book, and a set of waterproof reference cards that goes along with the month’s theme.

Think Outside Boxes Subscription Cycle:

Spring Boxes: Shelter, First Aid & Weather

Summer Boxes:  Navigation, Nutrition & Nature

Fall Boxes: Night, Water & Fire

Winter Boxes: Wildlife, Repair & Knot

Ready to see what’s inside the Think Outside Nature Box & investigate a nurse log with us? Play the video below!

When was the last time you poked around in a nurse log? What living organisms did you find? I’m hoping we can make a regular routine of investigating the same log, and keeping a photo or sketch book to document our findings.

For more information on starting a subscription with Think Outside Boxes, visit their website! Remember, use Coupon code WildTalesof10 for $10 off your first purchase!

Do you receive any subscription boxes? We’d love to hear which one & what you think!

Thanks to Think Outside for providing us with complementary boxes for purposes of review and promotion! As always, opinions expressed here are my own and honest. 

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