Monthly Archives: February 2010

The Great Sunflower Project and Bees

It’s time to start thinking about another citizen science project:  The Great Sunflower Project at www.greatsunflower.org. The sunflower project involves growing a specific type of sunflower, Lemon Queen, and recording the types and how many bees come to visit the … Continue reading

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Vicki Cobb Science Videos

Are you interested in some quick and easy science activities? Children’s science writer Vicki Cobb has a webpage of science-related videos that show children performing simple science experiments and demonstrations that are perfect for some informal science experiences. Note:  The … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Flower Fly Larva

While taking the photographs of the tiny wasp last week, I noticed another insect that eats aphids. Do you see it? How about now? Here’s a hint. The caterpillar-like creature is actually the larva of a fly called a flower … Continue reading

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