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Replay: Creating New Decor With Story Stones

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. The cold temperatures this week make it the perfect time for a do-it-yourself nature craft. Follow along as Nature Interpreter Ashley creates story stones and how they can double as an educational tool.

A snowflake made out of paper has swirling designs.

5 Wintertime Crafts You Can Make With Household Materials

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When it’s cold and gloomy, it can be difficult to get outside. But, it’s a perfect opportunity to get creative and use your imagination. Check out these wintertime crafts you can make with your family. The best part is you can use what you have right at home.

Replay: Winter Solstice Snowflake Craft

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Outreach Manager Sarah and Nature Interpreter Ashely are making a snowy craft to celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice.

Replay: Making Pine Needle Brooms

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. We’re taking you to Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve this snowy morning. Nature Interpreter Ellen knows that winter is a great time to make some at-home nature crafts. Follow along as Ellen shows us how to make pine needle brooms in today’s broadcast.

A woman draws a spiral on a piece of paper with a gold marker.

Replay: Create a Holiday Ornament With Fruit

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Use fruit to make homemade ornaments! Outreach Manager Sarah shows you how to make a holiday nature craft in this video.

Gourd-geous Jack-o’-Lantern Templates

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Looking for a not-so-spooky way to liven up your pumpkin this season? We’ve got you covered with our new nature-inspired jack-o’-lantern templates!

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Nature Journaling #165: Wind Chaser

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Want to create a nature journal with your child? Grab some paper and a pencil, step out the front door and use this prompt.