When most people picture “nature,” they imagine mountains, forests, or national parks. But what if the wildest safari was just outside your front door?
That’s the heart of City Safari: A Young Naturalist’s Guide to Discovering Nature in the City by Childhood by Nature's founder, Jenette Restivo. This book invites kids (and the adults in their lives) to slow down, look closer, and uncover the critters, plants, and habitats hiding in plain sight.
Why City Nature Matters
- Kids are spending less than 10 minutes outside each day.
- “Nature deficit disorder” is real: less outdoor time is linked to stress, obesity, and shorter attention spans.
- Over 80% of U.S. children live in cities, where nature often feels far away — but it doesn’t have to.
What's Inside City Safari
- Two levels of learning: engaging storytelling that dives into ecology concepts plus hands-on activity sheets that make it easy to get started outdoors.
- Built-in activities: scavenger hunts, journaling prompts, critter detective work, and seasonal nature checklists are all ready to use right out of the book.
- Flexible depth: readers who want to explore adaptations, urban ecology, and conservation issues can dive into the text, while younger kids can focus on the playful, accessible activity sheets.
- Action steps: kids learn how to make their neighborhoods more nature-friendly.
