Spending time in nature is a perfect way to relax and stay grounded, especially during the holiday season. Consider the following nature collage mandala activity to unwind. Mandalas are circular structures with patterns surrounding the center. While on an outdoor...
GRATITUDE JOURNEY | A THANK YOU TO NATURE The natural world is all around us, in our backyards, local parks and at Desert Botanical Garden. During the holiday season, explore a new way to create safe and enjoyable memories. Supplies: notebook pencil/crayon/marker Take...
Cranberry Prickly Pear Relish Recipe By Barb Fenzel Hazelnuts, also called filberts, add a delicious crunch to this relish. To toast them, place on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven and wrap them in a clean kitchen...
Fall, especially in the desert, is a spectacular time to get outside and explore nature. While the summer heat keeps most Arizonans inside, lower temperatures introduce a rejuvenated excitement to explore local parks and trails. If you are considering celebrating...
This EcoQuest is focused on desert broom (Baccharis sarothroides). Find and map as many desert broom as possible. As a bonus, see if you can also find great purple hairstreak butterflies (Atlides halesus). It’s that time of year, when desert broom starts to bloom,...
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