Fun Activities – May 23

Educational Activities for All Ages While Sheltering in Place

There is plenty to do during this time of physical distancing, from community science projects for all ages, to fun and engaging stories and videos for little children.

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Pileated woodpeckers live in Portland! Look for a very large bird, with a distinctive red crest, and black and white striped face. They have a very loud call! Listen here!

Woodpecker: By Noël Lee – Flickr, CC BY 2.0

How woodpeckers don’t get concussions 

This Ted Talk with PBS video, great for kids and adults alike, asks us to “… imagine chipping away wood… with your face. That’s what it’s like to be a woodpecker. It’s Okay To Be Smart investigates the hard headed nature of woodpeckers.”

What happened to this kid’s hair? 

What kind of science experiment ask for these things!?

  • A piece of tissue paper
  • A balloon
  • Scissors
  • A head of hair
  • Spooky Music (optional)

You’ll know what makes hair stand up on windy days or after going down a slide when you’ve tried this fun activity, courtesy of Science Bob!

Kid with static electricity hair: By Ken Bosma from Green Valley, Arizona, USA – Electric Slide, CC BY 2.0

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There is plenty to do during this time of physical distancing, from community science projects for all ages, to fun and engaging stories and videos for little children.

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There is plenty to do during this time of physical distancing, from community science projects for all ages, to fun and engaging stories and videos for little children.

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There is plenty to do during this time of physical distancing, from community science projects for all ages, to fun and engaging stories and videos for little children.

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BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, PLANTS & TREES!

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Shinrin-Yoku Guided Walks

By slowing down and being present, we offer our bodies, minds, and hearts a nourishing break from the daily stress and challenges we are currently facing.
Join us November 1 and 8 for a Forest Bathing experience.

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Fun Activities – June 6

There is plenty to do during this time of physical distancing, from community science projects for all ages, to fun and engaging stories and videos for little children.

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