Posts Tagged ‘snow’
There are no reindeer in Iowa but Santa loves them
As Christmas draws closer, we’re going to take a look at some information about reindeer. Reindeer are native to the Arctic tundra and forests of Greenland, Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska, and Canada. While in Europe, reindeer are always referred to as reindeer but in North America, they are called caribou in the wild. When the caribou Read More »
Read MoreEight snow facts you probably didn’t know
1. All snowflakes are unique, sort of. The short answer is, yes, because each ice crystal has a unique path to the ground. They will float through different clouds of different temperatures and different levels of moisture, which means the ice crystal will grow in a unique way. Temperature and humidity — moisture in the Read More »
Read MoreTissue paper snow painting
When you live in northwest Iowa, you’re going to have snow during the winter. There might not be snow all the time; there might not be deep snow; but you’re going to have snow. This is a fun craft to do because it starts out using snow, but you don’t have to try to preserve Read More »
Read MoreHow to create snow masterpieces
It looks like snow is on its way this week, so we’re all going to be wondering how to have fun once we’ve done the obligational snow angels, sledding, snowball fights and tubing! One of our favorite ways to have fun in the snow is to let out some colorful creativity. As creative as you Read More »
Read MoreTaking a break at Superior Marsh
I sat in the county’s Ford Escape writing this, because I had some time on my hands that I didn’t want to waste. The view outside the window is quite nice. Dried prairie grasses, sticking out above the pure white snow, billow in the breeze. The bright sun shines down, its rays bouncing off the Read More »
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