Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.