Outdoor tips for autumn

3 ideas for little and big explorers

Autumn is the perfect season to be active outdoors together. When the leaves shine in warm colors and nature prepares for winter, there are countless ways to get your children excited about adventures in nature. With these 3 autumn outdoor tips, you can combine play, fun, and environmental awareness – and give the whole family valuable time in nature.

 

1. Mushroom picking in autumn – Adventure in the woods

Picking mushrooms with children is especially fun in the autumn! But safety always comes first. Talk to your kids about different types of mushrooms and explain that only mushrooms that you can identify without a doubt should be picked. Use mushroom guidebooks or mushroom apps for this, but don't rely on them exclusively. Many cities also offer mushroom identification consultations.

To protect nature, show your children how to harvest mushrooms mindfully – using a knife near the base instead of pulling them out. It is best to use a basket for collecting, as mushrooms spoil quickly in plastic bags.

Edible mushroom season:

• Chanterelle: June–Nov.
• Field mushroom: June–Oct.
• Hen-of-the-woods: Sept.–Oct.
• Porcini mushroom: June–Oct.
• Bay bolete: Sept.–Nov.
• Parasol mushroom: July–Oct.
• Oyster mushroom: Nov.–Jan.
• Lion's mane mushroom: Aug.–Oct.
• Shaggy mane: April–Nov.

This turns mushroom picking in autumn with children into an educational nature adventure that is fun and simultaneously strengthens awareness of our environment.

 

2. Collecting natural materials for crafting

Another lovely autumn tip for children: on your next forest excursion, you can collect natural materials – from colorful leaves and chestnuts to small stones. Later, on a rainy afternoon, you can transform them into creative craft projects.

Ideas for your autumn crafting with natural materials:

• Create a leaf hedgehog using dried leaves and paint
• Make chestnut figurines
• Paint small stones and use them as lucky charms

This turns a walk in the woods into an exciting collection adventure – and the materials into a sustainable afternoon of crafting.

 

3. "Night hike" in the dark

When it gets dark earlier outside, it is the perfect time for an exciting night hike with children. Dress warmly, take flashlights or glow sticks with you, and discover the mysterious world of nature at night together.

Tips for your autumn night hike:

• Mark the path with tea lights
• Keep an eye out for owls or bats
• Consciously listen to the sounds in the forest
• Share the adventure with friends or family

This turns the darkness into an exciting nature experience full of surprises!

 

IMPORTANT: Snack breaks are a must

With all these adventures, you naturally need some sustenance. MOGLi snacks in premium organic and Demeter quality are the perfect companions for your autumn adventures outdoors – completely free of artificial additives and with ingredients from biodynamic farming.

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