Librarian Ruth shows children real birds nests in her neighborhood and explains the clever ways they are built.

Librarian Ruth takes children on a springtime color quest in her back yard.

Librarian Ruth takes advantage of a rainy day to find some wriggly worms. Next time you have a rainy day, see how many worms you can spot!

Librarian Ruth shows children how to make a Journey Stick to document their exploration.

Librarian Ruth shows children how to start their very own nature collection.

Librarian Ruth shows children how to make a royal crown with natural objects.

Librarian Ruth shows children how to gather small objects from the yard, the park, or the beach to make nature puzzles.

Librarian Ruth shows children how to combine art and nature to make collages.

Librarian Ruth shows children how to practice learning shapes and letters with sticks.

Librarian Ruth shows children how to explore different textures in nature.

Librarian Ruth shows children how to play Tic Tac Toe Three in a Row with objects found outdoors.

Librarian Ruth shows children some creatures they might find living in the microhabitat of a rotten log.