Birdwatching

    Spring has sprung and despite some occasional snow, birds are starting to migrate back to Minnesota! Their cheery songs and color are a delightful reminder Read More

    Wednesday, April 15, 2020|Citizen Science|

      Create with Stick and Twigs

      If you’ve been outside lately, you’ve probably noticed that there are sticks and twigs everywhere. There are many fun things you can do with sticks Read More

      Wednesday, April 15, 2020|Nature Learning|

        Special Place in Nature

        Chances are if you have spent any time in nature you may have a special place that you like to return to. This space could Read More

        Wednesday, April 8, 2020|SEL/Empathy|

          Think, Feel, Do

          For this activity, you can think of a favorite animal, a pet, a Minnesota Zoo animal, or, you can look at the picture below. When Read More

          Wednesday, April 8, 2020|SEL/Empathy|

            Nature Poetry

            Nature inspires us in so many ways! “Pebbly poetry” and “story stones” provide prompts to create original stories and poems, providing endless opportunities for storytelling Read More

            Wednesday, April 8, 2020|Nature Learning|

              Phenology

              Have you started to notice signs of spring in your neighborhood? If so, you might be an amateur phenologist! Phenology is the study of seasonal Read More

              Wednesday, April 8, 2020|Citizen Science|

                FrogWatch USA

                FrogWatch USA is a citizen science project of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) whereby individuals and groups can learn about wetlands and help Read More

                Wednesday, April 8, 2020|Citizen Science|

                  Through the Eyes of a Tree

                  Do you have a favorite tree? Maybe one you have seen in a park, your neighborhood, a parking lot, or a movie or magazine? In Read More

                  Tuesday, March 31, 2020|SEL/Empathy|