Let the Kid Guide: Putting Nature Back into Our Lives

Many guidebooks will tell you where to go with your family. But, what are you supposed to do when you arrive? And, how will you get out the door with a child dragging his feet? Let the Kid Guide shares accessible activities for all who want to be more present and connected, to the world and their loved ones. The approach is fresh, forgiving and fun. Explore how to delight in the rain; unplug to plug-in; bring the outside in; and how to usher these skills into more mundane aspects of our lives, in the check-out line or the office. Join seasoned educators, Lisa Kosglow and Margot Angstrom, and whimsical visual storyteller, Sarah Uhl, as they share their approach and activities that cultivate a sense of wonder in the natural world, trigger creativity and gather everyone playing outside, together.

Lisa Kosglow: Co-Author Rooted in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, Lisa Kosglow is an outdoor educator and owner of Let's Get Out summer camps. Her camps specialize in fostering a love of wild places, cultivating a sense of wonder and learning outdoor skills that last a lifetime. She is a Leave No Trace instructor and co-author of Kidding Around the Gorge: The Hood River Area's Ultimate Guide for Family Fun, 3rd Edition. In her past life, Lisa represented the United States on the US Olympic Snowboard Team in 1998 and 2002. She coached both kids and adults in snowboarding on and off for over 10 years. She leads by example and shares her passion, drive and personal ethic--a true community guide.

Margot Angstrom: Co-Author Grounded on the eastern shores of Virginia, Margot Angstrom, MEd, has educated children and adults for two decades, using an integrated and inquiry-based approach. A founding faculty at the preK-12 Journeys School in Jackson Hole--the first non-parochial, independent school in Wyoming--Margot designed and taught rigorous and vigorous curricula to prepare students to make a difference in the ever-changing global community. Margot is the Director of Place Network Online of the Teton Science Schools, a school which provides access to innovative, place-based projects that promote core academic content, design thinking skills, and community engagement. She is a leader in guiding students, both young and young at heart, to discover, inquire, and act.

Sarah Uhl: Illustrator Nestled in the Colorado Rockies, Sarah Uhl is a visual storyteller, commercial artist and self-proclaimed joy evangelist. Sarah harnesses her love of wild places and desire to propel human connection as a means to motivate her imaginative works. Sarah partners with brands and organizations invested in causes like the protection of public lands, clean water, climate issues and mental wellbeing. She's partnered with iconic brands such as Subaru, REI, Outdoor Research, PrAna, YETI Cycles, Aspen Skiing Company, Visit Denver, Conservation Colorado, The Access Fund, American Alpine Club, and American Rivers.