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. Check back each week for new resources!
Fun Activities – May 23
Educational Activities for All Ages While Sheltering in Place
Coloring Activity from EMSWCD
Help Rana the Frog, Lars the Salamander, and Max the Slug get back to their home at the base of Larch Mountain!
Download and print a free educational activity book for the kids in your life to enjoy. Available in four languages: English, Spanish (español), Russian (русский), and Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt).”
Herd Of Fuzzy Green ‘Glacier Mice’ Baffles Scientists
“What the heck is this! . . . Scattered across the glacier were balls of moss. “They’re not attached to anything and they’re just resting there on ice. . . bright green in a world of white . . . The whole colony of moss balls, this whole grouping, moves at about the same speeds and in the same directions.” Tim Bartholomaus
Photo by Neerav Bhatt Unusual moss balls “Glacier Mice” on Falljokull “Falling Glacier” – outlet from Vatnajokull icecap