Month: July 2016
A “Take Your Hat” Adventure | Nature Unit
Join Sama Wareh, passionate environmentalist, as she takes us on a hike through the southern California coastal foothills. She’s not only knowledgeable, she engaging, spirited and a delight to h... Read More
Exploring Nature With Kids | Santa Rosa Ecological Reserve
Join us as we explore the beautiful Santa Ana mountains in search of the seasonal vernal pools. Being in our fourth year of drought, the vernal pools haven’t had water in them for years, but don... Read More
Mini Doll with Blue Hair! | DIY Tutorial
“Blue hair,” said my four-year-old daughter, “that’s what I want.” So I made her a finger puppet with blue hair just as she requested. Her friend had asked me to make one... Read More
Petrified Forest | Nature Unit
Petrified wood contains no organic matter; each cell has been replaced with minerals making it a rock! But you’ve not seen a rock like this before. Every detail of the living tree is intact down... Read More
What’s in a Nature Bag? | Nature Unit
For our Nature Unit, we spent a lot of time at a local regional park. In an attempt to make the best use of our time, I packed a backpack with some ‘educational’ material we could use to i... Read More
How to Cover Any Box | Upcycle Tutorial
Upcycle any box! Make sure it’s well made and sturdy. All you’ll need for this project is lokta paper, spray adhesive, scissors (I prefer non-stick scissors), label pulls, and metal brads.... Read More
How to Make Paper | Nature Unit
We love making things! This paper making kit from Acorn Naturalists comes with everything you need to make homemade paper (except the paper scraps). The DVD and paper directions were easy to follow. W... Read More
How to Make a Boy Finger Puppet | Tutorial
Pulling out another video from the Pepper and Pine vault! This one’s from December 19, 2015! Yikes! But don’t worry we are getting through these old tutorials so I can bring you new ones!!... Read More