Playing in the dark and twilight

Moon on the horizen

This week on February 16, 2022 is the full Snow Moon. To enjoy this special celestial event, we encourage you to head outside in the evenings with your little ones and enjoy the magic of being outside in the dark (or twilight depending on little people’s bed times). The moon should look quite bright for most of the week depending on the weather.

There is something magical about being outside in the dark with the snow reflecting the light. Everything seems at once brighter than you expect, while also dark and quiet.

For young children winter is also the easiest time for them to experience the magical parts of night time. The stars shine brightly on clear frosty nights, the moon lights up the snowy slopes, and night animals wake up before little ones head to bed.

Whether you try night tobogganing, a night walk, star gazing, or simply step outside to admire the moon on Tuesday or Wednesday; we hope you wont miss this one season a year opportunity to play in the dark.

For a quick introduction into the constellations visible in Ontario during February, scroll down on this Ontario Park’s resource.

Written by Tandy Morton, Wild child Playgroup facilitator