Earthy Friendly Fun for Kids

Earth-friendly FUN!

8125 W. 171st Street Tinley Park, IL 60477 708-342-4200 www.tinleyparkdistrict.org

We are celebrating our earth!

We only have one, so let’s take care of it.

Enjoy these fun, easy to make crafts and resources!

The dandelions are peeking through! Join Meghan in creating these beautiful painted dandelions without a paint brush! Did you know that in the midwest, dandelions are one of the first foods bees can find in the spring? Don’t spray those dandelions – they’re an important part of the ecosystem that keeps the earth producing the food we eat! For more information on pollinators, visit pollinator.org

Recreation Supervisor Erin has a craft that will make you rich!

Well, not exactly but this piggy bank created from a recycled plastic bottle is easy and fun to make. When it’s done, stash your coins in it and you’ll be on the road to riches!

You can get more ideas on how to help kids learn about money here.

Vvvrrrroooommmm!

Colleen is going to put you in the fast lane with her recycled race car!

You’ll have as much fun creating these as you do racing them!

You can learn how to build your own race track too!

Ron is going to show you how to make your own seed starter pots that are biodegradable.

What a great way to get ready for summer! You will start your seeds indoors and transplant to the garden after May 15. Flowers are beautiful but you can also try veggies. There’s nothing like a fresh, homegrown tomato!

You can get some tips on starting your own garden here!