A old English folktale about dandelions , modified for Colorado.
Canada Geese - Facts . . . 4/23/96
Red Wing - Facts . . . 4/23/96
Angel Hankerchiefs
On mornings with heavy dew, the tall grass meadows near my home contain glistening spider webs. Dew drops form on the strand, making the entire web look like a set of pearl necklaces strung together. These are my favorite mornings of the year; I usually only see them two or three times a summer in the dry Colorado climate. I have read that these pearl glistening spider webs have been called 'angel's hankerchiefs'.
Plant Noise Makers
Interesting noise makers can be made by sticking dandelion leaves and stems (with a slit 1/4 inch up the stem on your mouth side) in your teeth and blowing outward.
Remaining Tasks to complete before class:
(1) Research Open Space and its importance as we get more urbanized..
(2) Take some pictures of the many people who walk at the Green Belt/Crown Hill.
(3) Try to get some more pics of the Black Fox (showing his silver undercoat).
(4) Take some Photo's of Special Places or Things (in Nature) that we will see on our walk. Show them to the kids at the start of the walk. Give the kids a prize if if they can spot them while we are out. Then give all the kids a prize at the end (with their Parent's permission).
(5) Research the History of Crown Hill and the Green Belt (at the WR library).
(6) Possible topics to cover:
- Cottonwoods
Grasslands
Aquatic Areas
Redwings
Foxes
Insects
Spiders
Ibis
Canada Geese
Western GrebeHistory of Crown Hill/Green Belt
Frogs/Tadpoles
Burroughs/Carson
