Environmental Education

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Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Self-Watering Containers

MATERIALS:  One recycled plastic 2-liter bottles (soda bottles are perfect), cotton string, scissors or an exact-o-knife, soil, seeds TIME FRAME: 30 - 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Carefully poke three holes in the top of your 2-liter plastic bottle Using an exact-o-knife or scissors, carefully cut your bottle in half Flip the top half of your bottle upside down (this is now…
August 28, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Edible Birds Nests

MATERIALS:  Pretzels, a bar of milk or dark chocolate, your favorite egg-shaped candies, a double boiler, wax paper, a cookie sheet, a large mixing bowl. In addition to pretzels, you can also use nuts (almonds, peanuts, cashews, etc), coconut flakes or sunflower seeds, depending on your preferences or allergies. These little nests make great gifts for friends or treats at…
August 21, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Visit a Community Garden

MATERIALS:  Directions to the nearest Community Garden, your Nature Journal or a notebook with your questions/so you can take notes, a camera. TIME FRAME: 1-2 hours PROCEDURE: Research Community Gardens in your area. Find out if they have specific tour dates when volunteers might be available to talk to you and answer any questions you have. If so, schedule a…
August 14, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Squash & Tomato Bake

INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes, squash or zucchini, potatoes, tofu (organic and optional), basil, olive oil, salt and pepper.  You will also need a pan (a lasagna pan works perfectly), and some foil. TIME FRAME: 20 minutes prep + 60 minutes to bake PROCEDURE: Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle a bit of olive oil in the bottom of your pan. Then,…
August 7, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Weather Chart

MATERIALS: Construction paper (2 pieces), recycled paper, glue, tape or a stapler, markers, crayons or colored pencils TIME FRAME: 60 minutes + a few minutes each day PROCEDURE: Start by folding your two pieces of construction paper and folding them into quarters lengthwise (fold in half, then fold in half again).  These will become the columns where you will chart…
July 31, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Nature Walk

"Time in nature is not leisure time; it's an essential investment in our children's health (and also, by the way, in our own)." ~Richard Louv, Last child in the Woods MATERIALS:  Wear weather appropriate clothing, bring a water bottle, and a small snack and any other tools that might help you explore. TIME FRAME: As long as is possible. PROCEDURE: Simply…
July 24, 2013