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Nature is the fantastic factory that makes the building blocks of all our lives—food, drinking water, the stuff we own and the air we breathe. That’s why The Nature Conservancy and its 1000+ scientists have created Nature Lab: to help students learn the science behind how nature works for us and how we can help keep it running strong.
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It’s spring, and the world is coming back to life! From puddles to pedals, these activities will help your entire family enjoy springtime.
DOWNLOADWorking Trees: Reforestation and Responsible Forestry
Forests represent a powerful opportunity to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, helping to cool our planet while also providing clean air, clean water and habitat for wildlife. We are increasingly seeing reforestation commitments from nations, corporations and individuals that are united by a desire to create a better future. Take a virtual field trip to learn about responsible forest management.
Earth Month with Nature Lab
![Three young girls walk with garden tools](https://natureconservancy-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/t/n/tnc_12602743.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C2667%2C2667&wid=640&hei=640&scl=4.1671875)
Resources for Building a School Garden
Want to start a school garden? Our lessons cover planning, building, and caring for your garden, plus a video on overcoming common student fears.
Nature Lab at Home!
Grades 3-8 | Use our week-long thematic family guides to lead at-home enrichment activities! With videos and learning activities, including a weekly hands-on project to get outside safely, kids can explore nature right in their community. Download individual weekly guides below.
![Waterfall flowing rapidly over rocks.](https://natureconservancy-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/c/o/columbia_water_fund.jpg?crop=505%2C0%2C2021%2C2021&wid=640&hei=640&scl=3.1578125)
Week 1: Provide Food and Water Sustainably
Ages 8-14 | Explore how food and water can be sourced while protecting our planet.
![Satellite image of a hurricane centered over the Atlantic coastal areas of Virginia and North Carolina.](https://natureconservancy-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/h/u/hurricanephoto.jpg?crop=666%2C0%2C2667%2C2667&wid=640&hei=640&scl=4.1671875)
Week 2: Tackle Climate Change
Ages 8-14 | Learn how as individuals, we can all learn more about various types of nature-based solutions to the climate crisis and do our part to help improve our world.
![Swings and benches provide places to gather in a public park in Louisville, KY. A railroad bridge rises in the background spanning a wide river.](https://natureconservancy-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/l/o/louisville_waterfront.jpg?crop=666%2C0%2C2667%2C2667&wid=640&hei=640&scl=4.1671875)
Week 3: Build Healthy Cities
Ages 8-14 | Explore how nature-based solutions can help keep our cities healthy.
![A newly hatched baby turtle walks across the wet sand towards the water.](https://natureconservancy-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/t/n/tnc_95561756.jpg?crop=666%2C0%2C2667%2C2667&wid=640&hei=640&scl=4.1671875)
Week 4: Protect Land and Water
Ages 8-14 | Learn what it takes to ensure we have clean water and land and how we can protect healthy, diverse oceans for fishing, working and playing.