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Exploring Nature With Kids | Santa Rosa Ecological Reserve

Exploring Nature With Kids | Santa Rosa Ecological Reserve

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Hana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfsSZ5Vdsbc 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&... Read More
Petrified Forest | Nature Unit

Petrified Forest | Nature Unit

Posted on July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 by Hana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeIe9PE7Zno 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. Ev... Read More
What’s in a Nature Bag? | Nature Unit

What’s in a Nature Bag? | Nature Unit

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Hana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EFZQjiub1I 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 ‘e... Read More
How to Make Paper | Nature Unit

How to Make Paper | Nature Unit

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Hana
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 Horehound Cough Drops | Foraged Foods

How to Make Horehound Cough Drops | Foraged Foods

Posted on June 29, 2016July 2, 2016 by Hana
https://youtu.be/FlAmGk6mjmw I think this is one of my favorite units! We’ve learned how to make a salad from foraged greens, how to process acorns and turn them into tasty pancakes, and make co... Read More
Our Attempt At Making…

Our Attempt At Making…

Posted on June 28, 2016July 2, 2016 by Hana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQdi6zdVhmA Exploring Coyote Hills Regional Park is breathtaking in the spring, and probably any time of year. In the spring, you can expect rolling green hills, crysta... Read More
Old Faithful Geyser | Nature Unit

Old Faithful Geyser | Nature Unit

Posted on June 13, 2016June 14, 2016 by Hana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g14ZS61wsc What’s better than communing with nature in the spring? We recently visited the Old Faithful Geyser in Calistoga, California. The grounds have been im... Read More
How to Make Pine Needle Baskets | Dust and Tribe

How to Make Pine Needle Baskets | Dust and Tribe

Posted on June 11, 2016June 11, 2016 by Hana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qkedkJBlvw True story: One day, the founder of Dust and Tribe was sweeping out his front porch and swept up a pile of pine needles. Feeling like he couldn’t just... Read More
How to Process Acorns | Dust and Tribe

How to Process Acorns | Dust and Tribe

Posted on May 28, 2016June 9, 2016 by Hana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IU_PDeBItE Acorns are a beautiful, wild, abundant and sustainable source of food. I used to tread over acorns only picking them up to admire their beauty and delight i... Read More
How To Use A Nature Journal | Nature Unit

How To Use A Nature Journal | Nature Unit

Posted on May 26, 2016June 9, 2016 by Hana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NehQVp4RdrU I should know better than to expect sit down work from my boys when we are out in un-landscaped wild nature! They would rather explore, hike, forage, and ma... Read More
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