Eight Great Ways for Kids to Have Fun with Flowers
Springtime has arrived and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the season. And what better way than to have your family dive into some creative activities involving flowers. Here are 8…
Nature Study: Tips & Tricks for Success In a Multiage Homeschool
We know firsthand how fulfilling – and challenging – it can be to manage a homeschool with kids of different ages. Especially when it comes to something as expansive as nature study! Between navigating the…
The Geminid Meteor Shower: A Fun, Free & Easy Field Trip!
Get your kids outside in December…watch the Geminid meteor shower! December is a fantastic month to observe a lot of “shooting stars” without a ton of effort. Today we’re sharing all about how to take…
10 Unexpected Reasons Why Families Should Start Nature Journaling
If you’re looking for a fun and educational activity to add to your homeschool routine, nature journaling might be just the thing! Here are ten unexpected reasons why you should consider starting a nature journal…
Mighty Macroinvertebrates: How To Monitor Stream Health Near You!
Did you know that a stream’s health can be measured by the kinds of “creek critters” you find in its waters? Today we’re sharing all about macroinvertebrates, and how you can use them to assess…
10 Tips on How to Plan a Science Field Trip
If you are a homeschooling parent, I am sure you are looking for ways to get your kids outside. I also know that you probably want to do some meaningful science projects. But how can…
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Project Budburst: Learn how to celebrate spring and protect our cherry trees.
Want your family to help scientists learn how to protect cherry trees? Then join the community science project, Cherry Blossom Blitz, run by Project Budburst. Your kids will track a cherry tree as it buds,…
Observe Nature in February: Do the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Do you struggle with finding new and interesting things to do in the winter that DON’T involve a screen? Sometimes we do too! One of the best things about Community Science is that it offers…
A Year of Community Science: Family-friendly Fun
Have you “been there, done that” in terms of local field trips? What if we told you that there’s a whole world out there of engaging experiences and field trips for your family that are…
Community Science Projects: How to Save the World
Community science projects – Why are they important? People like you and I aren’t going to solve all the challenges in our environment. But with community science projects, we can help make a difference. Through…