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Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Owl Pellets

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 or toothpicks, a magnifying glass, plastic gloves (optional) and a…
May 29, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Leaf & Flower Collection

MATERIALS:  Comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather, two bags or a journal and one bag to collect your findings in (a journal will help keep them safe and flat), gloves. If you have a field guide that can help you identify plant species, bring that, too. TIME FRAME:  15 - 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Simply go for a walk. Walk…
May 16, 2013

Reuniting Kids w/ Nature – Soil Search

MATERIALS: Dirt (no need to be picky, just gather some up with a shovel or a bucket), 2-4 pieces of screen with different sized weaves (holes) or a kitchen sieve, Tupperware, bowls or other containers to separate your dirt into. TIME FRAME:  30 - 60 minutes PROCEDURE: Gather your dirt. Place the screen with the largest weave above one of…
May 2, 2013