I'm always looking for new ideas. This year my Co-op class is meeting at church and a Head Start class meets in the Knights of Columbus building on the church campus. I'd like the Co-op to do some outreach with the little ones. I've done this successfully in the past. My students assemble activities to teach young children. It's a great way to assess understanding. Right now, the church has a playground out back. I think we can do better. Why not create a backyard habitat? Our church has a woods, stream, and over 50 acres. We're going to start by polling the Co-op class to see what they'd like to do. Easy ideas can include building bluebird boxes, a bat house, a raised bed with native plants or pollinator plants, a vertical pallet garden, a toad abode, bird feeders, and even a bird bath! Want to learn more about creating a backyard habitat? Below are loads of resources. You could even get yours certified!
Backyard Habitat
How-to Guide Part 1
How-to Guide Part 2
How-to Guide Part 3
How-to Guide Part 4
Create a Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat
Schoolyard Habitat
Common Qualities for Excellent Schoolyard Habitats
What's Your Habitat? An Elementary Habitat Lesson
Who Can Live Here? High School Habitat Lesson
National Wildlife Federation Webinars
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