Materials Paper or note card with an “X” Pencil Attach the paper to a piece of cardboard with a rubber band to make a little DIY clipboard! Getting Ready Get […]
Flutter Into Fall From Home
Happy Fall, everyone! Let’s spend the day learning all about butterflies! Click the button below to access your printable Adventure Guide. In it, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy the […]
Puzzling together insect metamorphosis
Insects are capable of undergoing a complete change in appearance throughout their life cycles. The process of growth and development from an egg all the way to their adult form […]
Bugs on the run
Insects are all around us, buzzing through the air, chirping in the grass and crawling across the sidewalk – but when it comes to running having six legs gives them […]
DIY upcycled butterfly
Local artist Katherine Lampert is showing us how to make our own symmetrical butterfly by using recyclable objects! Supplies Acrylic or tempera paint (we like the washable variety) Any kind of paper Paintbrush […]
DIY leaf rubbings with watercolors
Local artist Katherine Lampert is showing us how to make our own nature rubbings using objects we can find in our backyard or local park. Supplies Wax crayon (any color works, clear or […]
Mounting plant specimens at home
Pressing plants at home is an easy activity and a fun way to learn more about the plants in your yard or neighborhood. This guide will show you how to […]
How to press plants at home
Pressing plants at home is an easy activity and a fun way to learn more about the plants in your yard or neighborhood. Supplies Needed Plants Paper Heavy books Cardboard […]
Make your own blackberry ink
Today we’re learning how to make ink with local artist Solomon Salim Moore. Check out this episode of Curious By Nature to see the entire process, or check out the […]
Loose Parts: Inspiring child-led play
A note from your Nature Museum Camp Directors, Becca and Nicole We wanted to share a few of our notes and reflections from Summer Camp we think might inspire some […]
