Posts Tagged ‘nature’
Eastern Meadowlark Bird Craft
Have you ever wanted your very own singing bird? Bird songs are so beautiful but with this craft, you only get the pretty bird. We can’t make him sing but it should be a fun craft for everyone to do. Supplies: Brown, yellow, black paper Scissors Glue stick Stapler Googly eyes Pencil Read More »
Read MoreDo Animals know it’s the New Year?
Do animals know when to celebrate New Year’s Eve or do they celebrate it whenever they want? Well, animals probably don’t celebrate it at all but, they do follow environmental cues. An environmental cue is something like the days getting longer or the blooming of certain plants which are food sources. Animals have always had Read More »
Read MoreHoliday Gift Guide 2020
Check out our Holiday Gift Guide to find gifts for everyone on your list. We’re very excited to share some of the items from our gift shop. While the Nature Center is free to enter and explore, we always appreciate donations and purchases from our gift shop. The proceeds help us do what we do Read More »
Read MoreLearn Spanish nature words
Learn a variety of Spanish nature words in this video and then test your newfound vocabulary skills with a special worksheet. Just click here to download the free worksheet! Easy Origami Butterfly Craft With spring around the corner, butterflies are on the brain. Here is another easy way to make a butterfly. Supplies: A square Read More »
Read MoreWhat animals are thankful for
Every Thanksgiving, our naturalists speak at Harris-Lake Park Elementary for a grandparent program, and this year, our environmental education coordinator Bryanna Kuhlman discussed what animals are thankful for. I thought her topic was so creative that I decided to share her ideas with you. Many of the things animals are thankful for are what humans Read More »
Read MoreCream of Pheasant, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup
Cream of Pheasant, Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup by Barbara Tagami 2 PHEASANT BREAST MEAT 1/2 TSP SALT 1/2 TSP GARLIC POWDER OR 1 CLOVE FRESH GARLIC –SLICED 2 TSP CHICKEN BOULLION OR 2 CANS CHICKEN BROTH BLACK PEPPER to taste COMBINE INGREDIENTS IN A POT AND ADD ENOUGH WATER TO COVER THE PHEASANT Read More »
Read MoreSlow-cooked Canada Goose Vegetable Stew
As promised, I bring you the first of many Barbara Tagami Wild Edibles recipes. We hope you enjoy it! (Wild game jambalaya recipe) We would love to hear your thoughts on the recipe, your comments after tasting it, or even your own recipes – if you’re willing to share. Just leave a comment at the Read More »
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