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 ... Read More about How to Make a Terrarium for Moss Nature Study
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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 ... Read More about How to Make a Pumpkin Fairy Cottage
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 ... Read More about How to Investigate Fungus with Kids during Nature Study
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 ... Read More about How to Study Trees and their Leaves in Nature
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 ... Read More about How to Study Mini-Beasts during Nature Study
How to Study Seeds with Children during Nature Studies
How do you study seeds with children during nature studies? Summer is fading away and plants are now making seeds instead of flowers. Many creatures use these seeds for food in autumn and winter and it encourages new plant life for the next year! When a seed travels away from the parent plant and ... Read More about How to Study Seeds with Children during Nature Studies
