Education
Activity | Fruit Dissection
Fruit is a great introductory to dissection, because fruit is typically easy to cut into, has simple anatomy and is easy to obtain. For this activity, use the botanical definition of fruit: the seed-bearing structure produced in plants after flowering. Fruits ideal...
Activity | Mindful Relaxation
Meditation Tips At Home Contributing Author | Kerry Amann Meditation has many benefits to health and well-being. When many spending more time at home, people can find new ways to practice meditation. While there is no one-size-fits-all tip, here are a few you can...
Grab your Crayons and Unwind
Did you know that coloring is not just for kids? It can be a stress-reducing, meditative and a creative experience. The Garden invites you to find inspiration in the beauty of the Sonoran Desert through these coloring pages. So grab your crayons, markers, colored...
Activity | Build an Insect
The Sonoran Desert has thousands of bug species. What have you noticed about them? Do they have fluttering wings? Do they have six legs, or maybe more? What color are they? What do they eat? In this at-home Garden activity, kids of all ages can build their very own...
Activity | Build a Bird Nest
It is spring, and birds everywhere are building nests to create a safe, warm place to lay eggs and raise their young. Take a moment to observe photos of nests online. What do you notice? How are they similar? How are they different? Using natural materials from your...
Kids Discover The World Around Them Through Nature Play
Did you know that children are spending 50% less time outdoors than they did 20 years ago? Nature play is a research-based movement gaining popularity in the United States to help combat this statistic. Nature play involves children interacting with our world in ways...
