Window Seedling Greenhouse (7 mins)

Join our amazing volunteer, Julie, as she shows us how to make a window seedling greenhouse! This is a great activity for children to observe the germination process of seeds.

Grow Your Own Sprouts (3 mins)

Join our amazing volunteer, Julie, as she teaches how to grow sprouts as a simple way to grow fresh, healthy, tasty food year round in your kitchen.

Who’s butt is this? (7.5 mins)

We can identify animals, even when they’re running away! Find out whose butt is whose with our Interpretive Educator, Mr. Pete.

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring (5.5 mins)

It’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man is snoring… but what else is he up to? Find out today with Interpretive Educator, Mr. Pete, then get outside and enjoy the day – no matter the weather!

The Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit (9 mins)

What’s that brown thing on Little Mole’s head? Let’s find out with Interpretive Educator, Mr. Pete.

“I Like Me!” (3 mins)

“Hey, good lookin’!” Ms. Veto reminds us to like ourselves, as she reads “I Like Me!”

Duck! Rabbit! (5 mins)

Look, up in the sky … It’s a Duck! No, it’s a Rabbit! Find out which one it is with our Interpretive Educator, Mr. Pete, as he reads “Duck! Rabbit!”

Meet Mr. Pete: A Nature Moment (5 mins)

Laugh and learn with our Interpretive Educator, Mr. Pete.

Make a Seed Necklace with Mr. Pete (8.5 mins)

Make an Eggshell Planter with Mr. Pete (7 mins)

Make a Rainstick with Mr. Pete and his Puppet Pal, Dan Delion Part 1 (18 mins)

Make a Rainstick with Mr. Pete and his Puppet Pal, Dan Delion Part 2 (14 mins)

Another Nature Moment with Mr. Pete (1 min)

Make your own venus flytrap book and watch your plant eat its victim.

Instructions

Venus Flytrap Book by Michael Szesze

12 Plants that Changed the World

Enjoy this online exhibit that walks you through the 12 plants that changed our world. Once you are finished enjoying the online exhibit, visit The Domes and see some of these plants in real life.

Did you know that horticulturists are people who specialize in taking care of plants. The Mitchell Park Domes has a team of 8-10 horticulturists who work hard to ensure that the indoor and outdoor gardens are ready for your visit. In honor of these special folks (who we lovingly call “horts), here is some hort humor.

What did baby Orchid say to momma Orchid? “Im so lucky to be Y’ORCHID”

What did one cactus say to the other cactus? “You’re looking sharp”

What crime did the tree commit? “Treeson”

If you love what you found on this page, please consider a donation to Friends of The Domes. We are working hard to cultivate a lifelong love of nature for everyone who visits The Domes.