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How to Choose a Field Guide for Reptiles

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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A good field guide will soon have you identifying all the small slithery creatures in your garden... more »

How to Choose a Field Guide for Trees

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A tree is identified by its leaves, bark, fruit, nuts or flowers. A good field guide will give you a description of every part of the tree... more »

How to Collect Chantrelles

By AndyPack

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Gathering wild chantrelles is a great way to get out in nature and relax... more »

How to Collect Earthworms for Scientific Research

By Jonathan F.

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Earthworms are an incredibly versatile portion of our ecosystem: their invertebrate ilk enriches the soil beneath our feet, and it makes our garden a pleasure to behold. But very little is known about earthworms, and there is very little research ... more »

How to Collect Insects for Display

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Collecting insects can be an exciting and educational pastime. Insects are 6-legged creatures and belong to the class Hexapoda in the phylum Arthropoda. They have an exoskeleton and three distinct segments: the head, thorax and abdomen. These ... more »

How to Collect Semen From an Elephant

By Jonathan F.

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Elephants are arguably some of the most majestic animals on the face of the planet. But sadly, the species also has a population problem: Poaching and habitat destruction have dwindled the number of elephants throughout the world. As a result, ... more »

How to Compare Your Day and Night Vision

By Jonathan F.

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Humans are incredibly adaptable creatures. Although modern-day technologies can provide light 24 hours a day, human eyes still possess a remarkable ability to adjust to the dark. And with proper preparation, you can see the difference for yourself... more »

How to Complete Tide Pool Puzzles

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Learning about tide pools is a wonderful way to encourage a child's natural wonder for ocean life. The Internet has great websites full of information and fun games for you and your child to play together. Most of these websites have colorful ... more »

How to Compost with the Family

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Composting is an easy task to incorporate into your daily activities. It can also been a fun experience to share with the family, especially since children can learn the process of how food breaks down. Composting can help the environment by ... more »

How to Compute the Heat Index

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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By determining the heat index, you know not only how hot it is outside but also how hot it feels. There is some information that you need to complete the formula, and the accuracy of the heat index that you compute will largely depend on your ... more »

How to Compute Wind Speed

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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As air moves from one place to another, it sometimes picks up a fair amount of speed, sometimes even a dangerous amount of speed. When air is moving, it is called wind. Being able to measure the wind's speed allows people to determine the safety ... more »

How to Create a Naturalist's Laboratory

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If you are interested in studying nature and wildlife, consider creating a naturalist's laboratory in which you can pursue your interest. Regardless of its size, it will be useful to have a place where your tools and equipment will be ... more »

How to Create a Nature Pack for Kids

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Create a nature pack for your kids today. Use the exploratory pack on your next outdoor adventure, whether it's across the country or in your backyard. With the tools inside you'll be sure to make some new discoveries about the natural world ... more »

How to Create a Pinecone Feeder for Birds

By MizCareers

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This is an easy craft for kids of all ages, and the birds in your yard will love you for it! Create a pine cone bird feeder and hang it close to a window so everyone in the family can enjoy watching our feathered friends. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Create a Tide Pool Diorama

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A tide pool is an area of water formed off of the ocean that is surrounded by rocks. A unique environment that changes daily, a tide pool is a habitat for sea life and provides food for other animals. Learn how to create a tide pool diorama to ... more »

How to Create a Tide Pool Mural

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Murals are useful learning tools for students. Learning about tide pools can be fun if you make a tide pool mural. Coastlines contain many types of animals that make their home there. Making your own is easy if you follow these steps to create a ... more »

How to Design a Crescent Floral Arrangement

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Many people miss out on the fun of flower arrangement when they just plunk their flowers into a vase. By spending some time on your flower arrangement, you can create an interesting focal piece and exercise your creativity. To showcase your ... more »

How to Determine How Far You Are From Lightning

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When you see a flash of lightning, have you ever wondered how far away it is? There is a way to roughly calculate the distance using nothing but your eyes, ears and some basic arithmetic... more »

How to do easy fall projects with children

By sunshine11219

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The fall is such a nice time to take a walk with your children and collect some leaves. I have a simple project that you can do with any age group of children... more »

How to embrace winter.

By truenorth

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As a Canadian, I know what it's like to wake up in the middle of February thinking that it's always been winter, and summer will never ever come again. Yet, I also know that the way out of that inevitable mid winter funk is to celebrate and ... more »

How to Enjoy a Scenic View

By Ann Casano

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Need to recharge? Too many people rush through their lives, never pausing long enough to really look around and appreciate the beauty that surrounds them. Whether you're on vacation or just going through your daily routine, stopping to enjoy a ... more »

How to Enjoy a Thunderstorm

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A thunderstorm can be a huge inconvenience. Your outdoor fun is ruined and you're stuck inside, hoping the power doesn't go out to keep you from at least watching a little TV. However, if you look at a thunderstorm a little differently, it can ... more »

How to Enjoy Open Spaces

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The great outdoors provides relaxation and recreation for every personality type. Spending time outdoors boosts physical and mental well being. Learn to enjoy open spaces frequently, both alone and with friends. Follow these steps to seeking out ... more »

How to Enjoy The Sky’s Beauty

By sweetsherry

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How to Enjoy the Sky’s Beauty? Not only is it one of God’s marvelous creation but it’s like a masterpiece on its own. The sky is like a beautiful oil painted canvas, flawless and boastful yet proud and subdued. Its sight is breathtaking and ... more »

How to enjoy the summer outdoors

By rml0531

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Summer is HERE!! Get off your butt and get outside. Here are some ways to enjoy being outside during these wonderful months... more »

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