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|

Nature Loom

One great way to connect with nature in your backyard, and to re-purpose materials, is to create a nature loom and go on a nature Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2020|SEL/Empathy|

Nature Art

Nature provides endless opportunities and materials to inspire your inner artist!  Gather rocks, sticks, leaves, or any other natural objects you can find, and combine Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2020|Nature Learning|

Make-Believe in Nature

Step into a world of wonder by designing and building fairy or elf houses & gardens with your family! Begin with a hike to collect Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2020|Nature Learning|

Up-cycled Art

Looking for an art project you can do that is also good for the environment? Consider doing some upcycled art! “Upcycling” is the process of Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2020|Citizen Science|