Wednesday, July 31, 2013

How to identify animal tracks

There is nothing quite as mysterious in a forest as finding animal tracks. What was there before you and what was the animal doing? Here is great PDF to help you identify animal tracks. This is a great way to spark some curiosity in even the most reluctant minds!

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlifemapping/handouts/animal-tracks.pdf

Another link describing in great detail all the signs that indicate an animal has passed through an area.

https://www.princeton.edu/~oa/nature/tracking.shtml

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Frame Some Art by Nature

Make a work of art from natural materials! These empty frames are simply placed on cement, then the kids fill them in with their designs. No glue or mess, but they won't last forever...you will need to "live in the moment" and enjoy them. The works of art can be taken apart when done and re-used again and again. Great recycling!