Bring Duke Farms Inside the Classroom

Observing Nature from your Window

Have you counted the windows in your living space? Have you ever taken a few minutes to look out...

Plant Parts Search

Plants are part of habitats, which are homes for animals. Just like people have different parts that perform different...

Measure for Measure

This set of lessons asks a lot of open-ended questions. It challenges you/your learners to actively explore and observe...

Observing Eagles from Afar

The Eagle Cam is a great way to pass time during times of social distancing. Help us out by...

Virtual Tree ID Walk with Meghan

Join Visitor Education Assistant Meghan on a quick nature walk as she points out a handful of evergreen and...

Finding Fibonacci in the Natural World

The famous Fibonacci sequence is found in natural items including trees, flowers, fruits, both aquatic and terrestrial animals, and even...

What is Eagle Banding?

Hosting Quizzes Using Kahoot!

Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform where you can distribute quizzes to your class or kids. Follow the instructions...

How to Keep a Field Notebook and Draw Scientific Illustrations

At a time when it seems like most adults and children are hostage to some sort of screen, it...

Preserving and Pressing Flowers

Flowers have long been a subject of beauty; from floral arrangements to still life paintings, there's an endless appreciation...

The Best Beak Ever

Of course, everyone knows that birds have beaks, but did you know that they are very different from one...

Spotted Lanternfly: Beat that Bug!

In 2014, an unusual, but beautiful insect was discovered in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and it wasn’t long before residents...

After the Sun Goes Down

After the sun goes down, there are still many nature-based adventures for families to enjoy.

Small Patch, Big Diversity!

Even a small patch of ground can be a great way to make observations of natural elements.  This investigation...

Crafting in Nature

Learn how to use materials gathered in nature to create works of art! This guide will teach you how...

Get to Know Your Local Wildlife

Seek by iNaturalist is an interactive field guide and uses image recognition to identify species from birds to ferns...

What Does a Rare Plant Look Like?

Rare plants come in all shapes and sizes; not only that, but they come from all over the world!...

Color Matching in Nature

Spring is finally here, and colors are starting to pop up everywhere! Are you looking for ways to get...

Bee-Friendly Flowers: Milkweed

When it comes to enticing pollinators, few flowers can top those in the milkweed family. Bees of all kinds,...

Bee-Friendly Flowers: Bee Balm

Monarda didyma or bee balm is a stunning summer bloomer in the mint family. Plants in the mint family...