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    Backyard Birds of WB

    Backyard Birds of WB

    Backyard Birds of West Bloomfield Saturday, February 17 from 10-11:30 am at the Recreation Activities Center, ages 13+ Learn about the importance of birds to our ecological diversity and discuss some of the citizen science projects West Bloomfield Parks participates … [continue reading]

  • Blog,  Homeschooling

    The Great Backyard Bird Count

    Great Backyard Bird Count Photo by Timothy Dykes on Unsplash

    Help Science The Great Backyard Bird Count! Scientists can’t be everywhere; that’s why they need our help. The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 16–19, 2024, and participation is fun, free and easy for all ages. You’ll be part of … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Science,  Unit Studies

    Birds Unit Study

    Birds Unit Study Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Birds Unit Study has free and low-cost activities, lesson plans, worksheets, study guides, and more. Learning Objectives Learn what birds are and what they bring to their environment. Learn about the different types of birds and their individualities. Explore the … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling

    Bird Choose A Word

    Each sentence below needs a word. Pick the correct word from each pair. Good (luck, duck)! 1. I like candy because it is (tweet, sweet). 2. I have a cold, which makes me (sneeze, breeze). 3. Don’t forget to (weed, … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling

    Bird Phrases

    The following phrases refer to different birds. Can you match the correct bird from the list below? 1. a burden 2. an amusement or frolic 3. to complain 4. cowardly 5. someone who stays up late (night ______ ) 6. … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Recipes

    Bird’s Nest Salad

      Bird’s Nest Salad Monica Bhide This is a perfect side to any sandwich on a hot summer afternoon. Print Recipe Prep Time 15 minutes minsCook Time 10 minutes mins Ingredients  1 clove garlic (minced)… [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Recipes

    Bird Nest Cupcakes

      Bird Nest Cupcakes Unit-Safari Print Recipe Ingredients  Your favorite cupcake mixYour favorite frosting mixLong strand coconutJelly beans Instructions Bake your cupcakes.When cool frost with white or chocolate frosting.Decorate with coconut around the … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Recipes

    Edible Bird’s Nest

      Edible Bird’s Nest Unit-Safari This fun craft is not only adorable when done, but it’s tasty too! Sit the kids down to make this fun spring project. Be sure to make extras for friends and family. Print Recipe Ingredients… [continue reading]