Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

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

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

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

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

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

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.

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

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

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

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

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