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Make It Rain Whenever You Want With A Homemade Rainstick
  • Apr 9
  • 2 min

Make It Rain Whenever You Want With A Homemade Rainstick

The sound of rain can be calming, comforting or even meditative. You can listen to the soothing sound of rain anytime by making your own...
Learn To Fish For Ice In This At-Home Experiment
  • Apr 1
  • 2 min

Learn To Fish For Ice In This At-Home Experiment

When the ponds and lakes freeze over, you may see people ice fishing, carving a hole in the ice to get at the fish below. But have you...
This Snow Volcano Is A Real Blast
  • Feb 23
  • 2 min

This Snow Volcano Is A Real Blast

Are you ready to level up your snow sculpting skills? You’ve probably made a snowman and perfected the art of a snow angel, so now...
Try This At Home: Find the Iron in Your Cereal
  • Jan 8
  • 1 min

Try This At Home: Find the Iron in Your Cereal

Our bodies need a steady supply of vitamins and minerals to help us stay healthy and strong. Some of these essential nutrients are made...
No Snow? No Problem. These Crafty Snowmen Are An Inside Job
  • Dec 22, 2020
  • 2 min

No Snow? No Problem. These Crafty Snowmen Are An Inside Job

Sometimes it’s fun to look at the world in a different way. Try making this snowman-from-a-new-angle craft on a winter day when the...
Science in Action: Is Oobleck a Liquid or a Solid?
  • Dec 1, 2020
  • 1 min

Science in Action: Is Oobleck a Liquid or a Solid?

The three states of matter are one of the basic principles of science. Items and substances can either be a liquid, a solid or a gas, and...
Use Things Found in Nature To Decorate for Holidays
  • Nov 6, 2020
  • 2 min

Use Things Found in Nature To Decorate for Holidays

Rubber stamps step aside! There is a new way to make a unique mark for an afternoon project, or to prep for the holidays. Use pieces from...
Science in Action: Watch Carbon Dioxide Blow Out a Candle
  • Oct 20, 2020
  • 1 min

Science in Action: Watch Carbon Dioxide Blow Out a Candle

We breathe in and out all day without ever giving it much thought, but it’s actually a rather complicated process. Essentially, we...
Get Crafty With Easy-To-Make Bean Mosaics
  • Oct 9, 2020
  • 1 min

Get Crafty With Easy-To-Make Bean Mosaics

Looking for a good craft for autumn? Bean mosaics are fun to make, and they make great decorations for the fall season, too. Materials...
Make A Cute Turtle Companion Out Of Yarn And Popsicle Sticks
  • Sep 25, 2020
  • 1 min

Make A Cute Turtle Companion Out Of Yarn And Popsicle Sticks

When warm weather sticks around into September, you’ll see turtles basking in the sun along rivers. Make this pocket-sized turtle out of...
Get Crafting: Make Your Own Paper Python
  • Aug 21, 2020
  • 2 min

Get Crafting: Make Your Own Paper Python

Plum Creek Nature Center’s Penny the python wants a few new friends! With just paper, scissors and decorations you can make a spiraling,...
Upcycle Your Lunch Containers Into Stylish Organizers
  • Jul 17, 2020
  • 2 min

Upcycle Your Lunch Containers Into Stylish Organizers

Get organized in style with these hand-crafted upcycled supply organizers. Be creative and transform used cans or bottles into attractive...
Upcycle A Can Into A Backyard Bird Feeder
  • Jun 30, 2020
  • 2 min

Upcycle A Can Into A Backyard Bird Feeder

Feed the birds with these cheerful flowers made out of leftover cans. Instead of recycling that SpaghettiOs can, upcycle it and turn it...
You Can Make This Birdhouse With Materials You Have At Home
  • May 8, 2020
  • 3 min

You Can Make This Birdhouse With Materials You Have At Home

One positive of our long hours sheltering at home is plenty of time to do spring cleaning! Meanwhile, as we are freshening up our homes,...
Possibilities Are Endless With Egg Carton Animals
  • Apr 14, 2020
  • 1 min

Possibilities Are Endless With Egg Carton Animals

Paper egg cartons are a fun and useful supply for crafting. You can make all sorts of animals with just a few additional supplies, plus...
Ivory Soap Is All You Need To Make Your Own Clouds
  • Mar 6, 2020
  • 2 min

Ivory Soap Is All You Need To Make Your Own Clouds

On a day when the weather makes you stay inside, you can make big, fluffy clouds just like the ones you see outside. All you need is...
Ready, Set, Launch: Make Your Favorite Critters Fly
  • Feb 20, 2020
  • 2 min

Ready, Set, Launch: Make Your Favorite Critters Fly

Launch animals in the air and watch them spiral and float to the ground. This activity takes advantage of items you already have around...
Turn Your Old DVDs and CDs Into Outdoor Art
  • Jan 14, 2020
  • 2 min

Turn Your Old DVDs and CDs Into Outdoor Art

Making a wind chime or sun catcher is a fun way to reuse old CDs and DVDs! And it is a great project for the whole family to do together,...
Whooo Wants To Create Their Own Cardboard Owl?
  • Dec 6, 2019
  • 2 min

Whooo Wants To Create Their Own Cardboard Owl?

Now is a great time of year to get outside and search for owls. Don’t forget to bring “owls” inside, too. Make your own owl ornament to...
Turn Sticks From Your Yard Into Festive Reindeer
  • Nov 26, 2019
  • 2 min

Turn Sticks From Your Yard Into Festive Reindeer

No need to pay a store big bucks to have a charming little buck of your own. Get outside and collect sticks around the yard. With a...
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