MATERIALS: Construction paper (different colors), scissors, glue or a stapler, markers or crayons TIME FRAME: 15 – 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Begin by cutting out several circles of the same size (8-10 is a good start) from different colors of construction paper Next, think about the qualities in yourself that you…
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MATERIALS: A sturdy paper plate, paper, crayons or markers, scissors, yarn or string, a stapler or tape TIME FRAME: 30 – 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Draw a spiral on your paper plate and cut along the line you drew Decorate your paper plate however you like using your crayons or markers…
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MATERIALS: Everything you need for this activity can be ordered directly from: The Butterfly & Nature Gift Store TIME FRAME: Four weeks PROCEDURE: Order your caterpillars! If you do not already have a Butterfly House, order one of those, too (it can be re-used over and over)! Wait patiently for…
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After a long, cool spring, the heat came in quick and mean. The last couple of weeks have brought us record temperatures and many, many fast moving and destructive fires. The air, heavy with smoke and fear, has felt thick and unforgiving and it has left me to wonder and…
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MATERIALS: Paper (recycled or construction paper), scissors, a pencil, glue (optional), crayons or markers (optional) TIME FRAME: 15 – 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Take a piece of paper and fold it in half, end to end Draw half of a butterfly shape Keeping your paper folded in half, carefully cut it…
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MATERIALS: Scrap paper (any non-glossy paper will do), water, window screening, an old picture frame, stapler, large plastic tub, blender, water TIME FRAME: 15 minutes prep + 1 hour + drying time (12-36 hours) PROCEDURE: Begin by tearing up your scrap paper into pieces about 1 inch square. Fill your…
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MATERIALS: Owl Pellets can be ordered ahead of time through Pellet Lab . These pellets will have already been treated, so you won’t have to worry about the germs, pests or stink that can come with the pellets you find in the wild. You can also use tweezers, bamboo sticks…
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I was recently approached by the Cool the World Recording Project and as part of a very nice email, I was asked to check out their initiative. So, I did a bit of research and found that this project is, indeed, something to be very excited about! If you regularly visit this space, you…