Family Nature Study
Learn about nature anywhere
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases
iPhone
Less screen time. More wonder. Family Nature Study helps families slow down, step outside, and notice the natural world together.
Family Nature Study is a calm, beautifully designed app created by a mom of four to help families slow down, step outside, and build meaningful memories together through nature.
More than just a nature app, Family Nature Study becomes a living family nature journal — a place to preserve discoveries, seasonal moments, outdoor adventures, photos, sketches, observations, and the small details childhood is made of.
Whether your family is exploring forest trails, watching birds from the backyard, collecting shells at the beach, or simply noticing the changing sky together, the app helps transform ordinary moments into lasting memories and meaningful learning experiences.
FEATURES
• Family Nature Journal
The heart of Family Nature Study is the beautifully designed journaling experience.
Families can create and save:
nature observations
photos and discoveries
seasonal memories
child-linked journal entries
favorite outdoor moments
sketches and reflections
completed adventures
Over time, your app becomes a treasured archive of your family’s experiences in nature.
• Personalized Nature Adventures
Create guided nature studies tailored to:
your child’s age
available time
energy level
environment and location
interests and themes
From calm rainy-day observations to active outdoor scavenger hunts, each adventure feels thoughtfully crafted for your day.
• Nature ID
Snap a photo to identify plants, insects, birds, mushrooms, shells, trees, and more using gentle nature identification designed for families and educational exploration.
Includes:
simple educational explanations
seasonal relevance
habitat notes
safety awareness for unknown species
ideas for continued study with lesson plans
• Seasonal Collections
Explore curated seasonal studies, moon observations, weather-based activities, handcrafts, and “what to look for” guides throughout the year.
Discover:
spring wildflowers
summer pollinators
autumn textures
winter tracks
meteor showers
firefly evenings
migration seasons
moon phases
and more
• Calm, Screen-Light Design
Family Nature Study was intentionally designed to feel peaceful, warm, and uncluttered — encouraging families to spend less time staring at devices and more time noticing the natural world together.
• Weather & Seasonal Awareness
In addition to keeping up with the date, season, moon cycle, sunrise, sunset, and tide schedule (if you're near the shore), the app thoughtfully adapts based on the following criteria:
local weather
seasons
time of day
sunrise/sunset
moon phases
nature conditions
weather advisories
Helping families explore safely and seasonally.
• iCloud Backup Support
Securely back up your family journals, discoveries, and memories across devices while keeping original full-resolution photos stored locally on your device.
PERFECT FOR
Families wanting less screen time
Nature-loving children
Outdoor adventures
Seasonal living
Nature journaling
Slow and intentional family rhythms
Weekend exploration
Curious kids and lifelong learners
Family Nature Study's passion is helping families slow down, pay attention, and create the kinds of memories children carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Premium subscription unlocks additional Adventures and Nature Discoveries.
Free:
- 3 Adventures/month
- 5 Nature Discoveries/month
Premium:
- 100 Adventures/month
- 100 Nature Discoveries/month
Nature Discoveries use AI-powered image analysis.
No account is required.
iCloud backup is optional and stores data in the user's personal iCloud account.
Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy:
https://familynaturestudy.com/privacy
The developer, Aaron Myers, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Aaron Myers
- Size
- 66.1 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Family Nature Study Premium $89.99
- Family Nature Study Premium $9.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Family Nature Study