…grader from Sacramento, that’s precisely what happened during his visit to the historic Nicolaus Dairy. Surrounded by lessons on pollination, composting, and sustainable farming, Jameson began to understand the importance…
…into clusters called florets. Because grasses are wind-pollinated, they do not need showy flowers to attract insects. In fact, petals could block the wind and prevent pollination. The rattle-like florets…
…they do not need showy flowers to attract insects. In fact, petals could block the wind and prevent pollination. At Mather Field, Purple Needlegrass is the only bunchgrass (perennial grass…
…the grade level of the class that’s visiting. Students in 2nd and 3rd grade will rotate through several different stations that focus on pollination, seed dispersal, where our food comes from, and…
Yellow Star-thistle is a member of the sunflower family. Each flowerhead is actually made up of 20-40 individual yellow flowers. The spines on the sepals may still be sharp long…
…the world of pollination, composting, seeds, and bees. While fourth and fifth graders will explore dairy farming history, hydroponics, gardening, and our farm workshop. Each activity is designed to spark…
Project AWE is an extraordinary program that offers a wealth of enriching experiences. Our 2nd-3rd graders dive into lessons on pollination, seed-to-table concepts, and the fascinating world of honeybees, worms,…
Downingia is a member of the bellflower family. Each flower has five corolla lobes or petals. The two upper petals are smaller than the three lower ones. The flowers are…
…one or more stations at which students will learn from them and experience topics including: pollination, seed dispersal, where our food comes from, animal/plant life cycles, honeybees, the history of…
Winged Water Starwort is a member of the water starwort family. The plants are rooted in the vernal pool bottom and have long, stringy stems which end in a cluster…
