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Back Yard Science: All about bees

June 4, 2014May 26, 2014 - by Meghan G - 9 Comments.

Hands on science activities and learning resources about bees for Pre-K and up. I love it when kids can do REAL science, and there are a couple of real data collection opportunities down in the Hands on Activities section.

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Back Yard Science: Rain, Rain (garden) go away…

March 31, 2014March 31, 2014 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

But as we’ll inevitably have a drought by summer’s end, if you’re coming, come to stay. We’ve had quite the stormy weekend, and all I can say is… apparently that …

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Autumn Leaves Playdate

November 19, 2013November 21, 2013 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

Many thanks to JMM Danette Z. for her help with this one! That nip in the air is here, and the leaves are falling down. What better way to make …

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Hummingbird feeder playdate

November 12, 2013April 21, 2014 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

A craft playdate that also gives you the opportunity to enjoy some wildlife observation? Yes, please! (There are also links to other hummingbird activities at the end of this post.) Make a hummingbird feeder and start observing with your kids!

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Back Yard Science: Hello, Mama Cardinal!

April 24, 2013April 23, 2013 - by Meghan G - 7 Comments.

So, if you’ve been paying attention at all- or ever- it will not surprise you to hear that nature is not always beautiful. In fact, it’s pretty darn brutal. (I …

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Back Yard Science Carolina Wrens

Back Yard Science: Hello, Mama Bird (and lesson resources)

April 22, 2013January 4, 2014 - by Meghan G - 4 Comments.

Updated: Now that I’ve seen the mother bird, I know this is actually a Northern Cardinal’s nest! See more posts about her at Back Yard Science. Our back yard is …

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