Sparkle Stories Blog

Find directions in this fun nature school project to create a hamsa that you can hang in your garden to ward off pests and protect and bless your space.

What is Hidden Earth Art? It's creating something in the natural world that's your own creation, but so subtle someone else might not notice it.

We are joined today by our Nature School contributor Dawn, of Mud Puddles to Meteors, who gives us tips for taking a night walk.

We are joined by Nicoletta of Wilder Child, who is sharing tips on how to raise children who love winter.

This fun project for kids will teach you how to create your own sundial using simple materials. It's inspired by a story from our original audio collection, Martin and Sylvia's Nature School!

For this post, we are joined by Kelly of Wings, Worms & Wonder, who shows us how to upcycle and study the growth of seeds into sprouts.

This project was inspired by earth the art Martin's wilderness class made for Mother Earth. Using clay and leaves and flowers, you can create a beautiful piece of art that the mother in your life can hang on the wall inside or outdoors and feel a greater connection to the outside world.

This tutorial is not just about making pretty crowns, but making a crown fit for a leader -- whether that leader is a big sister who helps take care of her siblings, a boy who watches over the frogs and fish in the pond at the park, or even an elderly person who helps children learn to read each week.

We are joined today by Mike DiMauro who is a wilderness teacher for Earth Native Wilderness School. He has created a great tutorial for Sparkle showing how to keep your own nature journal just like Martin.

Our media curator KC shows us her family's nature table and shares tips on how to create your own.