Are you mad about science? Put on your thinking caps and delve into the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments and activities at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center just for the Wisconsin Science Festival! […]
Last week, the Wonder Bugs learned about Monarch migration!![]()
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Ms. Suzy told the story of a hungry caterpillar who wanted to go to Mexico. On its long journey to become a beautiful orange and black monarch butterfly, the caterpillar met friends including a grasshopper and a ladybug. After the caterpillar ate its fill of milkweed, it felt the urge to hang upside down in a loose J shape before forming a chrysalis. Afterwhile, the butterfly that came out of the chrysalis stretched out its wings, allowing them to dry before taking off for Mexico!![]()
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The Wonder Bugs tried to follow the Monarch to Mexico but they stopped at Pine Hollow as the natural playground was too attractive to pass by. They smashed walnuts, rolled logs, felt goldenrod, and played with sticks! All these activities made the little Wonder Bugs hungry. Back at their outdoor Learning Lab, they had snacks and made orange and black bracelets!![]()
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Photos: Stephanie Briand, Aldo Leopold Nature Center![]()
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