Water is life! This month, we are highlighting the wonders of water, how it travels through Earth’s systems, and how our local and global watersheds are impacted by things like weather, climate, and our daily usage. Visit our wetland nature nook, learn what lives in our pond, view conservation features in our facility and on our grounds, […]
Have you seen any rainbows recently?![]()
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Rainbows appear when light from the sun hits water droplets in the sky at a 42 degree angle. They are most commonly seen after it rains because rain creates just the right conditions needed to form a rainbow, though you can also find rainbows around fog, seaspray, and waterfalls. Sunlight appears white to us but it’s actually a spectrum of colors. When sunlight is reflected, we are able to perceive all of the colors. That’s why rainbows are so colorful!![]()
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While there are many ways to create your own rainbow, a fun way to go about it is with some water, markers, and paper towel. ![]()
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Create your own rainbow: aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/ALNC-Activity-Paper-Towel-Rainbow.pdf![]()
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Video by Kira Breitlow, Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
Music by: lNPLUSMUSIC, Pixabay![]()
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