Grow Wild — Nature with Kids

A Ski Trip at the Edge of the World

Family ski trip to an island, campfire moments, and dense winter fog

Jan 23 • Anna

Boreal Forest Winter Vibes

a sunny winter day in the nearby forest

Jan 16 • Anna

Through Cold Forests to the Warmth of the Fire

family adventure to the headland: a day by the campfire

Dec 1, 2025 • Anna

Day in the Forest

moody forest, cowboy coffee and wild play among the rock and moss

Nov 15, 2025 • Anna

The Island That Feels Like Home

a day of paddling, marshmallows, and a miniature village

Oct 30, 2025 • Anna

Cozy Nature Hike Through Birches and Spruces

Exploring a new nature trail with the kids

Oct 15, 2025 • Anna

The Bluest Skies in the World, the Purest Waters on Earth

Discovering tiny wonders on Lake Päijänne’s islands — Kelvenne and Lietsaari

Sep 7, 2025 • Anna

Short Journey of the Cucumber Boat

Evening on the island, after the swans — slow time with my 3-year-old

Jul 23, 2025 • Anna

Let Birds Nest and Children Climb

A family trip to Swan Island — climbing cliffs and wading over rocky shallows

Jul 21, 2025 • Anna

Stormy trip to Mother's Day Island

Thunder above, paddleboard below — and exciting memories in the making

Jul 14, 2025 • Anna

Eye of the Bog — Silent Stillness Among the Smallest Details

Seeking the quagmire — found it! And a little world of new species

Jul 10, 2025 • Anna

Linnaea Borealis Flew into my Fuel

Day trip to a forest by the shore — and some thoughts about kids connection to nature

Jul 1, 2025 • Anna

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