4 Ways to Support Forests With Family
All children should have the opportunity to learn about and enjoy forests with the grownups who love them. Here are some ideas for families.
PreK-8 Activity 43 – Have Seeds, Will Travel
14 Bird Feeder Projects Using Natural and Recycled Materials
Engage kids in outdoor learning with a variety of fun, hands-on bird feeder projects featuring recycled and natural materials.
5 Hands-On Ways to Celebrate National Pollinator Week
From planting native flowers, learning about plant-animal mutualism, and even building bat houses, there are so many hands-on ways for students of all ages to help promote and protect our pollinators.
Celebrating Bat Week 2022
By Jennifer Byerly
Bat Week is Oct. 24-Oct. 31! Use this national event (timed with Halloween) to teach kids about the important role bats play as insect eaters, pollinators, and seed spreaders. To celebrate, we’ve gathered some free downloadable activities, arts and crafts, writing prompts, and other projects for all ages to learn about bat conservation.
Better Together: Mutualistic Relationships Between Plants and Insects
Plants help protect insects, and insects help plants pollinate and disperse seeds. Learn about some specialized symbiotic relationships that benefit both organisms involved.
Seed School
A lost seed with a funny looking hat helps young children learn not only about seed science but also important lessons about diversity and difference.
10 Books About Trees for Elementary Students
These stories will not only help students learn about trees, but more importantly, appreciate their significance and value. These books can help start a conversation about our relationship with nature, conservation, and life cycles.
Family Activity: Have Seeds, Will Travel
Observe, collect, and classify plant seeds.
STEM: Have Seeds, Will Travel
Whether floating on the air, getting carried by animals, or catching waves, plants use many techniques to send their seeds far and wide. Use this STEM focused PLT activity to teach about plant reproduction and seed dispersal.
The Gardener
Use this children’s book to compare and contrast rural and urban America as Lydia travels to a new city with a suitcase full of seeds.