nature
Insects Lesson Plan for K-2
Ideas and links for little ones wanting to know more about bugs. Includes tie-ins to more basic scientific concepts like classification, and habitats.
Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock (free download)
This classic book about nature study is out of copyright, and available for free online viewing, or download in pdf, kindle, or a range of other electronic formats.
Great for Charlotte Mason-style homeschooling. I'm embedding the online viewer below, follow the link for a full screen view, or to download.
The Science Spot: Nature Center Lessons
Headed to the Nature Center? This site has lessons, worksheets, and other ideas to help you get the most out of your trip. Most of the lessons are middle school/upper elementary level.
Wildlife Science Center
Location
Pond Study
Did you know that mosquitoes start their life in the water? Come muck around with us as we explore the waters of George Watch Lake. We are bound to find all kinds of small insects and invertebrates that make water their home.
Choose one session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $4.29/person/session. Pre-registration is required.
Please register online at www.anokacountyparks.com
Spring has Sprung
Spring is the time when the world awakens from the deep sleep of winter. Birds are chirping! Babies are being born! Plants are starting to bloom! Let’s get out and explore the new world of spring.
Choose one session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $4.29/person/session. Pre-registration is required.
Please register online at www.anokacountyparks.com
Art and Nature
If you enjoy nature and want to save it for the future, join us as we mix the natural world with art. Explore the natural wonders and create unique and beautiful art work using a variety of natural materials.
Choose one session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $4.29/person/session. Pre-registration is required.
Please register online at www.anokacountyparks.com
Small Mammals
Get ready to roam the Wargo Woods as we search for signs of small mammals. Learn more as we tramp through the various habitats in search of tracks, foods, homes and more. Let’s get out there and seek out the miniature world of small animals.
Choose one session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $4.29/person/session. Pre-registration is required.
Please register online at www.anokacountyparks.com
Hibernation/Getting Ready for Winter
Animals, plants and humans need to prepare for the long winter months. We adapt by pulling out those winter coats, hats and mittens. What about plants and animals? How do they get ready for the winter? We will explore the different ways that animals, plants and humans “bundle” themselves up for the cold months ahead.
Choose one session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost $4.29/person/session. Pre-registration is required.
Please register online at www.anokacountyparks.com
Adventures in Nature: Eco-Mystery
Eco-Mystery
NEWS ALERT: A wildlife smuggler is on the loose and must be caught before endangered species lose their lives. Tamarack Nature Center seeks dedicated and skilled investigators to decipher the clues left behind!
*Suggested Reading: “A Shameful Harvest”, p. 106, September 1991 National Geographic
