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Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Simple Apple Turnover Recipe

INGREDIENTS: 3 large granny smith apples (peeled and cubed) 1 lemon 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon  brown sugar 1 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 1 Puff Pastry sheet 1 egg 1 tablespoon water flour for rolling TIME FRAME: 20 minutes prep + 20 minutes cook time PROCEDURE: Sprinkle the counter with flour and place one…
September 4, 2013

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