Krystal In this invitation we will gather some materials in the backyard and then bring them inside to create a self portrait. You’re going to want to send them to where they can actually find a cottonwood tree. You will need: container for collecting Parts of a Cottonwood – scavenger hunt list a mirror a dry … Read more
Once upon a time long, long ago the forest was home to many magical creatures. Before there were cars or lights or large buildings, when the world was still a wild place full of mysteries there was said to be a wild little fairy boy living in the forest outside of a very small village … Read more
What is a minibeast? Quite literally, a ‘minibeast is simply a small animal. Spiders, snails, slugs, beetles, centipedes, worms, earwigs, caterpillars……these are just a few well-known examples of the thousands and thousands of types of ‘creepy-crawlies’ that exist all over the world. They are animals which do not have an internal skeleton technically they are … Read more
An Invitation to Create To the grown-up: When setting up an invitation it is important that all the materials needed to create are easily available, accessible and asthetically pleasing.The setup should invite your child into the activity. You can arrange the items on a large plate or if you have a tray with dividers that … Read more
Bird of the Week Have you ever seen this bird before? I bet you can find one in your backyard. What do you notice about it? What colour is it’s beak? It’s legs? What about it’s wings? The American Robin isn’t actually a robin at all. It’s a thrush and a large one at that. It’s … Read more
A beautiful simple project that builds the skill and awareness of wrapping and weaving. This was originally posted by The Craft Train. You will need 1 Pipe cleaner 2 Popsicle sticks 3 Beads 2 colours of yarn Step 1 Wind yarn around popsicle sticks to make colourful wings. Use a little bit of glue when … Read more
A few years ago the Nicola Naturalist Society posted a wonderful series of articles and resources about some of the butterflies in the Thompson Okanagan area which you should definitely check out. I thought it would be fun to post a quick list of what they deem the butterflies you are most likely to see … Read more
Do you know where the fairies live? I bet there are fairies in your back yard. They probably live in the most beautiful, most hidden, quietest spot in your yard. Far from where you are playing mud kitchen and building forts. If you picture your backyard right now in your imagination can you see where … Read more
Would you like the fairies to be able to come visit your backyard? They need a special magical door to get in. You will need: Cardboard door cut out Felts Paint (optional) glitter (optional) The more time to you take to make your fairy door the more likely it is the fairies will know it … Read more
Can you make a home for this rabbit and their family in your backyard or a box?Where might they like to live? The rabbit in Peterson Creek lives in the hillside just below the musical bridge. If you look over the edges you can often see his trail. He hops through the grassy field when … Read more