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You can crush pop cans using air pressure in this science experiment. Heat a small amount of water in a pop can until water vapor appears. Quickly flip and dunk the can into a bowl of iced water and watch it implode! The water vapor condenses, creating low pressure inside the can. Since there is more external pressure than internal pressure, the can collapses towards its center. It’s a dramatic example of how powerful air pressure is. Be sure to have adult help and safety gea

Make a yarn turtle craft using three green-colored Popsicle sticks tied together in a snowflake shape. Wrap yarn around the center to form a mound, then continue winding yarn around each stick in a circle. Use 2 to 4 yarn colors for variety.

Meet Penny, a curious ball python at Plum Creek Nature Center! Kids can make their own spiral snake craft inspired by her using paper, scissors, and decorations. Penny is a constrictor with shiny, copper-colored scales and uses her tongue to smell. This fun activity teaches colors and patterns, mimicking real snake markings. Add a forked tongue and hang your creation! Learn more with a one-hour Nature Play Day video all about snakes.

Turn old CDs/DVDs into a fun wind chime or sun catcher! Decorate discs with Sharpies, then use a plastic lid as the base. With an adult's help, poke holes in the lid using a nail and hammer: three in the center for hanging and one for each disc. Tie strings through the holes and attach decorated discs. You can add pony beads if you want. Knot the top strings together to hang your creation from a tree or hook. This a great family project to reuse materials and brighten your sp