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Most birds avoid hurricanes. This species chases them, scientists say. A study found that Desertas petrels, rare seabirds that live on a Portuguese island, follow hurricanes for days to search for prey in the Atlantic Ocean.

Making fairy houses is a great way to encourage imaginative play! This is a favorite activity of our summer campers. Use rocks, twigs, leaves, loose bark or grasses to create a fairy (or toad or elf or bug) village!

Fairy House Painted Rocks DIY Fairy Garden Houses! Rock painting ideas, like this fairy house craft, is an easy DIY fairy garden accessory that kids and adults can make. Learn how to make a fairy house out of painted rocks with this easy step by step tutorial.

Registration for fall programs starts tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.! We're so excited to offer some new programs alongside old favorites. Find CCNC's program offerings start on page 31. See you soon! 🍂🎃🔥

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A post written by one of our Conservation Service Learning campers:

Invasive species are harmful as they can compete with native species, cause health problems and damage crops. People need to be careful to not spread invasive species and if you see an invasive species, destroy it before it can spread.

If you've been out walking in the forest preserve you may have noticed the cleared ground across the stream just off the Heritage Trail. This work is associated with a grant that the City's Planning & Development Department received to help find the historic African American cemetery in our woods. A big thank you to the students who assisted with this project! Keep an eye out; we will update you as we learn more about what the data uncovers!

Rockville working to preserve historic African American cemetery Wheaton High National Honor Society students contribute to clean-up efforts

We love combining science and art! Fizzy sidewalk chalk is easy and so fun!

Homemade fizzy sidewalk chalk paint As we head towards summer and the weather gets warmer what better way to spend your time than making some outdoor art for kids? This homemade fizzy sidewalk chalk paint will be so much fun!! Just follow the step by step directions to make your own sidewalk chalk paint.

We know that little ones love to collect nature items outside. Try this fun craft and upcycle some cardboard while making a cool piece of art!

Nature Weaving For Children Nature weaving for children is a fun and inexpensive activity which will encourage kids to get outdoors. It is super quick and easy to set up and uses materials you most likely already have at home…

Is anyone else out there excited about watching the Olympics? This really cool interactive article shows the science behind some Olympic sports.

Science Goes to the Olympics Six Olympic athletes described the delicate mechanics behind their chosen event. Here’s how they do what they do.

A post written by one of our Conservation Service Learning campers:

Many forests are getting cut down for paper and different reasons. Many of those forests help the environment. Cutting down more trees can get rid of animals’ homes and contributes to global warming. People can help reforestation with donations and raising awareness of how deforestation is bad for our earth.

Exciting news for recycling in Montgomery County! Many plastic films are now accepted for recycling at the Shady Grove Transfer Station. Check out this article for all of the details. https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=45581

Try out this unique take on a paper airplane! Just need a straw, a piece of paper, some scissors and tape. We had so much fun!

Straws Circle Paper Planes - S.T.E.M. for Kids - Red Ted Art - Kids Crafts We love Paper Toys. As you can imagine, my kids have finally “gotten into” Paper Planes. Well.. they have been trying to make paper planes for quite some time now and are always inventing their own too (watch the video of my son’s creation below.. yes it is basic, but we all start our DIY...

The Olympics start today! Just like human athletes, animals can reach some amazing feats! We borrowed this Animal Olympics scorecard from willyswilderness.org. Can you run as fast as a deer, flap as fast as a hummingbird or leap as far as a bullfrog? 🥇🥈🥉

Flowers, leaves, pine needs, and grasses all make unique paintbrushes. Try out this easy and fun activity! 🎨

Make your own Nature Paint Brushes - Nature art painting for kids Make nature paint brushes and have fun indulging in a little nature art painting for kids. This is such a fun process art ideas for kids who love bein

Happy Parent Appreciation Day!

Celebrating parents in the animal kingdom The RSPB takes a look at some of the animal parents around the UK who deserve a medal for their efforts.

Two weeks ago, we held our first session of Conservation Service Learning Camp. This camp provides campers the opportunity to earn SSL hours while learning and contributing to conservation efforts. Our theme for the week was "Collaborative Conservation." During camp we discussed how important it is to hear from all parties involved, or impacted by, a conservation project.
Each Tuesday over the next month, we will be posting social media messages written by our campers on the various topics we covered in camp. Enjoy!

Looking for a fun activity for Saturday morning? Join our volunteer beekeeper and learn all about the magical world of honeybees! Registration is required using the link below.

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Summer is for bubbles! We love this idea to make your bubble solution scented.

DIY Scented Rainbow Bubbles | Handmade Charlotte DIY Scented Rainbow Bubbles By Handmade Charlotte June 05, 2019This post is sponsored by Nellie’s Free Range Eggs. Is there anything better than a sunny afternoon spent blowing bubbles? Well, how about these rainbow-hued bubbles scented with essential oils? Have fun experimenting with colors, smel...

There are still 5 days left to get a quote for solar for your home, rental property, or small business with a bulk purchase discount available for residents around the DMV! Learn more:

Solar Switch | Let the sun pay your bills It's time to go solar. Protect yourself against rising energy prices. Secure a substantial discount on the price of your solar installation.

Headed to the beach this summer? Check out these craft ideas using shells! 🐚

9 Seashell Crafts for Kids Learn how to turn your collection of seashells into shell crafts with these nine easy ideas for jewelry, fishy friends, and more.

Looking for something fun to do with your 2-5 year old on Saturday morning? We still have space in our Little Explorers class! Register using the link below.

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Stay safe out there, friends!

Water or electrolyte drinks: Which is better when it’s hot out? If you’re going to be exerting yourself in the heat, hydrate with water and electrolytes, experts said.

Looking for a way to beat the heat? ☀️ One of our favorite ways is to make ice cream in a bag! 🍦

We Made Homemade Ice Cream In A Bag & We've Lost All Chill This is SO cool...no pun intended.

Calling all early childhood educators! We have a fun and interactive workshop made just for you. Learn all sorts of hands-on nature activities for your students and take home a curriculum guide to use in your classroom. Registration is at the link below.

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We have a space open in our Art in the Wild camp next week for campers ages 7-9! Join us! Use the link below to register.

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Happy Independence Day! Have a safe and fun holiday! See you tomorrow when we will be open our regular hours.

We have a slot open in our Nature Detectives camp. Join us next week!. Use the registration link below to sign up.

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