Videos

Video is just one of the tools that Happy Dancing Turtle uses to help teach about sustainability and resilient living. We're always adding something, so be sure to check often.

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Nature Storytime #77 - Hello, Little One by Zeena M. Pliska

Nature Storytime from 6/22/2022. This story of a monarch butterfly coincides with our seeing a lot of butterflies in our area. Kim even reads from a special location! Activities & resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_1vKqgMVnXDwNB36GxAp7hEji1sfCITpcU0uIyp1ZoM/edit Join us for a new story about nature and the environment each week, intended to inspire wonder and empower change! In order for kids to grow up wanting to protect the environment, they first need to be exposed to nature and foster a love for it! Listen to our nature storytime and head out to explore the world!

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Nettle Tea with Gardener Dave

See the steps to making one of Gardener Dave's favorites--Nettle Tea.

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Nature Storytime #76 - Where Should Turtle Be? by Susan Ring

Nature Storytime from 6/15/2022. In June, we see lots of turtles on the road. Find out why & how you can help in this week's story! Story begins @4:24. Activities & resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TVgHuE9hB8P3iPK-fOdFLrLg0Lgcu71T_iWcTnJpwkI/edit?usp=sharing Join us for a new story about nature and the environment each week, intended to inspire wonder and empower change! In order for kids to grow up wanting to protect the environment, they first need to be exposed to nature and foster a love for it! Listen to our nature storytime and head out to explore the world!

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Nature Storytime #75 - And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner

Nature Storytime from 6/8/2022. So many outside activities from the summer and so many good memories from doing them are illustrated in this entertaining story read by Kim. Activities & resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CAXWz0kBqS9oHrNUI8yIsn-ib5hsJGhcHyxbbOaR7Xc/edit Join us for a new story about nature and the environment each week, intended to inspire wonder and empower change! In order for kids to grow up wanting to protect the environment, they first need to be exposed to nature and foster a love for it! Listen to our nature storytime and head out to explore the world!

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Nature Storytime #74 - The Brilliant Deep by Kate Messner

Nature Storytime from 6/1/2022. Coral reefs are an important part of the ocean & they're disappearing. Learn what one man is doing to save them! Story begins @2:40. Activities & resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SQFWRZeeNm-ucJ1EK9-S5azjvdFHNc46pd94XsxrKwY/edit?usp=sharing Join us for a new story about nature and the environment each week, intended to inspire wonder and empower change! In order for kids to grow up wanting to protect the environment, they first need to be exposed to nature and foster a love for it! Listen to our nature storytime and head out to explore the world!

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Nature Storytime #73 - Muncha, Muncha, Muncha! by Candace Flemming

Nature Storytime from 5/25/2022. Have you ever had an unwanted guest in your garden? Find out who keeps getting into Mr. McGreely's garden in this super fun story read by Kim! Accompanying resources & activities: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuKqrk7RH2N3UJlVcaQssDA-vRNKGgTLgzmK8PD455E/edit?usp=sharing Join us for a new story about nature and the environment each week, intended to inspire wonder and empower change! In order for kids to grow up wanting to protect the environment, they first need to be exposed to nature and foster a love for it! Listen to our nature storytime and head out to explore the world!

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Nature Storytime #72 - Whose Nest by Victoria Cochrane

Nature Storytime from 5/18/2022. What types of animals make nests? Maybe more than you think! Can you guess who made each nest in this story before the big reveal? Reading begins at @1:10. Accompanying resources & activities: https://bit.ly/HDTNests Join us for a new story about nature and the environment each week, intended to inspire wonder and empower change! In order for kids to grow up wanting to protect the environment, they first need to be exposed to nature and foster a love for it! Listen to our nature storytime and head out to explore the world!

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Nature Storytime # 71 - Tiny, Perfect Things by M.H. Clark

Nature Storytime from 5/11/2022. Spring is a time for exploring, observing, and noticing the tiny things in nature! Join Kim this week to learn about some of those tiny, perfect things. Join us for a new story about nature and the environment each week, intended to inspire wonder and empower change! In order for kids to grow up wanting to protect the environment, they first need to be exposed to nature and foster a love for it! Listen to our nature storytime and head out to explore the world!

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Nature Storytime #70 - Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor

Nature Storytime from 5/4/2022. Spring has sprung and Nora has birds on the mind! Find out about one of her favorites - a Belted Kingfishers - in this week's fun story! Reading begins at @ 3:11. For a fun activity check out: https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/2016/06/the-energetic-belted-kingfisher/ Join us for a new story about nature and the environment each week, intended to inspire wonder and empower change! In order for kids to grow up wanting to protect the environment, they first need to be exposed to nature and foster a love for it! Listen to our nature storytime and head out to explore the world!

When is dinner more than just dinner? When stories are told. Connections made. That's the premise of a new documentary, which focuses on the stories of immigrants and other minorities living in the small towns and rural areas of central Minnesota.

"Who's At your Table?" brings together people of widely varying experiences to share a family-style meal and tell their stories - Where they came from, how their cultures shaped them, and how they find life and acceptance in Minnesota.