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Let’s Build A Nest – Forest School Challenge

  • acorn kids
  • Animals, Birds
  • May 3, 2026
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In this forest school activity we will become bird architects. We will construct a nest with the goal of creating a safe place for a bird to lay their eggs. If we’re lucky, a bird may even adopt this nest or reconstruct it! In order to make a home fit for a bird, we have…

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Types of Bird Nests

  • acorn kids
  • Animals, Birds
  • May 3, 2026
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Birds are incredible architects. When building their nests, they consider their environment and the potential hazards and predators around them. Each species of bird has unique needs, which means that their nests need to be different. Not all nests are the same. Different birds build different homes: Cup Nests Cup nests are shaped like a…

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What Is Infrastructure—and Do Animals Have It Too?

  • acorn kids
  • Animals
  • Apr 6, 2026
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What is Infrastructure? When you think of infrastructure, you may think of highways, skyscrapers, schools, and construction. While these words do represent the idea of infrastructure, we can define it more broadly. “Infrastructure” is the systems that help things live, move, and work together. As humans, we have developed many systems to get our needs…

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How to Identify Animal Tracks in the Snow

  • acorn kids
  • Animals
  • Mar 15, 2026
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Mud season often gives a unique opportunity to look for animal tracks, especially if there is still snow on the ground. “Mud season” refers to the few weeks in between winter and spring, when the ground is covered in mud. These are some commonly found animal tracks, and some tips to identify them. 1. Squirrel…

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Owl Quotes for Kids

  • acorn kids
  • Animals, Birds
  • Mar 10, 2026
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Have you ever wondered why an owl is wise? For centuries, people around the world have seen owls as symbols of wisdom, curiosity, and careful observation. With their big eyes, quiet flight, and nighttime adventures, owls seem thoughtful and mysterious. These amazing birds remind us to slow down, pay attention, and learn from the world…

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Is a Chipmunk a Squirrel?

  • acorn kids
  • Animals, Mammals
  • Sep 19, 2024
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If you saw a rustle in the trees and a chipmunk pop out of its branches, you might wonder, “is that a squirrel?” Let’s investigate this question; “is a chipmunk a squirrel?” Did you know that squirrels and chipmunks belong to the same family? Both chipmunks and squirrels belong to the family Sciuridae, which makes them…

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What Are Freshwater Crustaceans?

  • acorn kids
  • Crustaceans, Pond Life
  • Aug 31, 2024
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When you think of crustaceans, you might picture crabs and lobsters scuttling along the ocean floor. But did you know that there are also crustaceans living in rivers, lakes, and streams? These freshwater crustaceans are fascinating creatures that play important roles in their ecosystems. What Are Freshwater Crustaceans? Freshwater crustaceans are small, hard-shelled animals that…

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What is a Waterfowl?

  • acorn kids
  • Animals, Birds, Pond Life
  • Aug 31, 2024
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What is a waterfowl? Waterfowl are birds that spend most of time in or near water. These birds are perfectly adapted to living in watery environments, with features that help them swim, dive, and find food in lakes, rivers, and wetlands. What are some common types of waterfowl? Some common types of waterfowl include ducks,…

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What Is An Amphibian?

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  • Amphibians, Animals, Pond Life
  • Aug 30, 2024
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An amphibian is a vertebrate animal that can live on land and water. Ambians typically develop through a form of metamorphosis. There are three groups of amphibians. The first group consists of frogs and toads. The second group consists of salamanders, including newts and axolotls. The third group is made up of worm-like critters called…

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23 Types of Fox

  • acorn kids
  • Animals, Mammals
  • Jan 9, 2023
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Types of Foxes, All 23 Types of Fox! Did you know that there are 23 different types of foxes? You may have heard of the red fox, fennec fox and arctic fox, but have you heard of a swift fox, or an island fox? In this article, you will learn about the 23 different types…

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