A terrarium is a mini ecosystem confined in a glass jar, and in which plants such as succulents or mosses can grow. Mosses do not grow into large plants because they are nonvascular, or unable to retain water, making them great for terrariums. Moss is a simple plant as it doesn’t have flowers or roots. You will find hair like…
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How to Make a Terrarium for Moss Nature Study
How to Make a Pumpkin Fairy Cottage
Building a pumpkin fairy cottage has become my children’s favorite autumn tradition! Even my teenager gets excited! We love adventure and spending time outside as a family. They have a beautiful sense of wonder and making a pumpkin fairy cottage is an opportunity for them to explore and use their imagination. I see each of their unique personalities come out…
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How to Investigate Fungus with Kids during Nature Study
The most mushrooms can be seen in autumn. It’s the perfect time to investigate fungus with kids during nature study! The Fungus Kingdom has around four million species. Fungi are not plants, but they keep plants going! Fungi feed most of our plants. Their hyphae (sprout from the spores) grow into fine plant roots that take up water and nutrients…
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How to Study Trees and their Leaves in Nature
Fall is the perfect time to get out in nature and study deciduous trees and their leaves. The landscape is full of vibrant colors! When autumn gets close the trees start to prepare for winter. The days get shorter and the weather gets colder. In autumn the chlorophyll pigment in the leaves doesn’t have as much sunlight to use as…
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How to Study Mini-Beasts during Nature Study
What are mini-beasts and how do you study them during nature study with kids? Mini-beasts do not have a backbone and are called invertebrates. Insects, arachnids, molluscs are just some of the different mini-beasts you might find in your “sit spot” this time of year. September is the perfect time to record and observe the changes happening in your special…
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