Autumn outdoor tips

Head outdoors!

Colorful leaves, golden light, fresh air – now is the perfect time for family adventures in the great outdoors. We have collected some creative outdoor ideas for you that are not only fun but also bring nature right into your home.

Did you know? Spending time outdoors promotes the emotional and creative development of your children – while also strengthening their awareness of the environment and nature conservation.

Our outdoor tips for autumn

1. Crafting hazelnut boats

With this DIY project using natural materials, a little magical spectacle awaits you in the great outdoors. Whether for a small race on the water or as glowing companions in the dark – hazelnut boats offer you an autumn adventure full of fun, creativity, and a deep connection with nature.

2. Forest spirits

Choose trees away from nature reserves and use clay or salt dough as "glue" to attach natural materials. Give the faces different expressions like happy, sad, or angry by using leaves for hair, twigs for eyebrows, and berries, etc., for the mouth. This is how unique tree faces are created! Make sure to use only materials you find on the ground on-site.

3. Cootie catcher

This classic children's game not only takes you back to your own childhood but also playfully motivates your kids to discover nature. Because in our version, nature is the focus. With tasks like "Follow a beetle" or "Collect a yellow, brown, and red leaf," going for a walk becomes an adventure, and who knows, maybe you too will feel the magic of the forest once again. A simple game that is crafted in no time and where there are no limits to creativity.

4. Leaf lion

You need nothing more than some cardboard, a few pens, glue, and colorful autumn leaves. Collect beautiful large and colorful leaves on your next autumn walk, and you can start crafting at home. With a little glue, your colorful lion will be finished in no time. This way, you bring the vibrant colors of autumn into your child's room!

We're hungry for adventure, are you?

Our snacks are the perfect companions when you're on the go. With ingredients from biodynamic farming and the highest organic quality, they provide natural energy for in-between meals – and make every excursion a real snacking pleasure. And: they taste especially good out in nature. So grab a few snacks and go on a discovery tour!

5. Leaf mask

Who has always wanted to slip into the mysterious role of one of our forest dwellers? To transform into a fox, all you need is a large, colorful autumn leaf and a few pens. Have fun trying it out!

More outdoor tips?

On our foundation page, you will find many more outdoor tips as well as a more detailed description of the individual tips. The Mogli Foundation offers practical outdoor tips for more nature in everyday family life.