Under Our Feet

Have you ever stopped to watch robins in your yard who are looking for worms? Hop-hop-hop! Then they stop, tilt their head to one side as they scan the ground for trembling grass, shifting soil, or maybe even a worm’s head. It’s also possible that robins can feel the vibrations as worms wriggle underground! One thing for sure is that if you are a worm, being ‘down under’ is the safest place to be as you work hard to enrich the soil so that we can have healthy gardens!

What did you discover today as you searched for worms, watched them move, and carried out a worm experiment?

In the book, “Diary of a Worm”, we got to see the world from a worm’s point of view. We also played some games that involved worms. How do you think you would feel if you were a worm? Would you prefer to be an earthworm or a red wiggler and why?

What are some of the other things you did or saw today that helped you appreciate nature even more?

Sometimes in life, the best learning takes place when things don’t go the way you expect them to. With our germination projects, we discovered many ‘do’s and don’ts’ about getting seeds to sprout. How did your seeds do and were you able to transplant any of them? 

Let’s give a big shout-out to the stars of our day… the worms! Thanks to them, our new seedlings as well as the sweet pea and nasturtium seeds provided by Grey Squirrel will have rich topsoil to send their roots down into. Remember to put a lid or dish under each pot and keep the soil moist. In a few weeks time, your seeds should be ready for the great outdoors. 

Keep up the great work, caretakers of the land!