Chrysalis and Cocoon Art
July 16, 2026
Need a simple, but fun craft for a variety of ages? Make cocoon art! This is great for classrooms because they look stunning en masse, but just as fun for a family afternoon. Supplies are mi...
Leave the Leaves Seek & Find 2 Ways!
June 14, 2026
Two different fun ways to look for critters hiding in the leaves!
Now that you know that lots of different animals depend on fallen leaves for lots of different reasons, why not try...
Buggy Leaf Sun Catchers
June 9, 2026
Do you love collecting fall leaves? Me too! And... I love bugs! And bugs love the leaves! So here is a fun way to to use some of those leaves to make a seasonal sun catcher. (for you, not b...
Chrysalis Sleeping Bags
May 6, 2026
Many insects are inactive during the winter and enter a sleep-like state called diapause. Butterflies and moths most often spend the winter “sleeping” in cocoons or chrysalises. I think th...
Leaf Critters
March 17, 2026
Collecting fall leaves is a fun activity in and of itself. If you want to take it a step further, take a look at the work of artist Raku Inoue. He makes amazing insects and animals out of l...