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At Home with Nature: Nest Building (Ages 2-5)
Children can have lots of fun mimicking the creativity of birds and building with natural objects! You’ll need: A nature space to find building materials and an “egg” (a stone, pinecone, or other egg-shaped
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At Home with Nature: Phenology Journal (All Ages)
Spring brings fresh changes outside, making it the perfect time to look at phenology, the study of seasonal changes in nature. You’ll need: A journal, a pencil, and a spot outdoors you can return to
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At Home with Nature: Mud Kitchen (Ages 2-5)
You’ll need: Old kitchen utensils, a pile of soil, and a bin of water. Optional extras: Paper and markers to make your own menu. Mix the water and soil together, either in the bin or on the ground, and let your
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At Home with Nature: Nature Weaving (Ages 5-12)
You’ll need: Cardboard, scissors, tape, and yarn. Children may need help making their loom. Optional extras: Markers to decorate the
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Flashes in the Night
by Linda Romine As dusk approached on the evening of May 19, a small group of volunteers gathered and walked into the forest near Lotus Pond. They searched the trees and saw... nothing. They then walked to the cabin