Education

Grandiflora

Looking for a way to connect your kids or grandkids with nature? We have ideas here.

	Sun Followers Sunflowers follow the sun
	Worm Charmers Make the worms dance!
	Spring Safari Take your family on a hike
	Rain Garden Build a rain garden with your family
	Fun with a Burlese Funnel Take a close look at winter with a young loved one
	O Christmas Tree Help your child understand a holiday tradition
	Creativity Unleashed Channel your child's creativity
	Dirty science You can create rich soil in your own backyard!
	The best offense Plants go on defense too!
	Not-so-creepy crawlers What animal has eight eyes and legs, hairy body parts and piercing fangs? You might imagine a weird creature that you have never seen before. Would you believe that this is an animal that lives in your very own backyard, maybe even inside your house?
	Insect mimicry Have you ever seen an insect disguised as a leaf?
	Making Scents of Spring The smells of spring are in the air! Learn why plants produce many different scents.
	Making Sense of Butterflies Have you ever wondered how butterflies know which flower to visit for nectar? Did you know that butterflies use their antennae to smell and feet to taste? Like us, butterflies use basic senses of touch, hearing, sight, taste and smell to explore their wor
	The Buzz on Pollination Learn the ways different bees pollinate, then go see for yourself
	Outdoor Gardening Gardening with your children is rewarding, encouraging discovery, and nurturing nature. Consider container gardening if space is limited or if it's the wrong season for outdoor gardening. Here's how to start.
	A Berlese Funnel Teach a child about what's really going on in nature during winter when all appears to be dead
	Pinecone Bird Feeder Teach a child about wildlife by helping attract these winter visitors to your yard with a pinecone bird feeder.