Head out for an evening paddle to see what evidence of consumers we can find. Video created for Mountain View School's 5th grade class in collaboration with Frenchman Bay Conservancy.

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Did you know the ratio of insects to humans on Earth is estimated to be 200 million to one? Watch this video to learn how different insects are grouped, the proper way to catch and identify an insect, and more!

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Have you ever wondered what you might find in an ocean intertidal zone? Or wanted to see what a hike at one of Frenchman Bay Conservancy’s preserves is like? Check out this virtual hike and intertidal exploration to inspire some activities you can try on your next adventure outdoors.

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What are decomposers and why are they important? Get ready to dive into the world of decomposition and the food chain. Bonus points if you notice what time the oven bird sings in this video! Created for Mountain View School’s 5th Grade Class in collaboration with Frenchman Bay Conservancy.

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Create your own journal to track the changes in the world around you throughout the seasons.

Watch the video and access free templates through the OWL website here.

Explore and compare a wet and dry ecosystem at this Frenchman Bay Conservancy preserve in Ellsworth! Follow along with this simple science project that can be repeated on any outdoor space with wet & dry areas.

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Enjoy a virtual visit of the Frances B Wood Preserve in Gouldsboro, ME and learn how to test your observation skills and memory. Follow along with these drawing activities in a notebook, on a Frenchman Bay Conservancy preserve or in any outdoor space. Draw alone, or test yourself against a friend!

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Learn how to select a campsite, set up a tent, store food away from curious critters, and some tent etiquette. Also find links to Maine camping areas, trails, and Leave No Trace principles.

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Learn the basics of plant identification and identify some common Maine plants!

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Have some buds, something to draw on, and something to draw with handy and you'll have a chance to learn about and observe the buds in your own backyard! Created for Milbridge Elementary School's 3rd grade class in collaboration with Cobscook TREE and inspired by teacher Alison Wallace.

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What are producers and what is their role in the food chain? Get ready to learn about them and meet the producers hard at work in your own backyard in May. Created for Mountain View School’s 5th Grade Class in collaboration with Frenchman Bay Conservancy.

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Learn how to identify 2 common flowers you can find in May in Maine: bluets and wild strawberries. Created for Milbridge Elementary School's 3rd grade class in partnership with Cobscook TREE and inspired by Alison Wallace.

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Ready for a nature challenge? Learn about the life cycle of flowering plants and see if you can find an example of 4 life cycle stages. Created for Mountain View Elementary School's 5th grade class, in collaboration with Frenchman Bay Conservancy.

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Learn how to identify white pine, balsam fir, spruces, and birch trees and hear about some hikes near Milbridge, ME where you can observe them all up close. Video inspired by Alison Wallace for her 3rd grade class at Milbridge Elementary School and produced in collaboration with Cobscook TREE.

Watch the video and find links to the trails mentioned here.

Backyard learning ideas for grades 5 and up in science, math, language arts, and more. Webinar hosted by Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust.

Introductions begin at 5:55; content begins at 8:40.

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