WOODLAND TERRARIUMS - THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Terrariums are little worlds.  Discover the importance of an environment meeting all natural requirements for living things to thrive.

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THE FIRST STEP IS GRAVEL AT THE BOTTOM OF A GLASS JAR THAT A CHILD CAN EASILY GET THEIR HAND INTO.

THE SECOND STEP IS A LAYER OF CHARCOAL TO KEEP YOUR TERRARIUM SWEET SMELLING AND FREE FROM MOLD.  THE CHARCOAL PURIFIES.

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THE LAST LAYER IS LOAM & LEAF MOLD  WHICH IS COLLECTED FROM THE FOREST FLOOR

POLYPODY IS PLANTED FIRST 

THIS IS A SMALL WOODLAND FERN.

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NEXT WE PLANT THE PARTRIDGEBERRY.

THEN WE ADD THE MOSS TO COVER THE GROUND LIKE A LAWN AND SPRINKLE WITH    WATER.

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NEXT WE ADD THE FINISHING TOUCHES, ROCKS, TWIGS, PINE CONES, AND OTHER WOODLAND ITEMS.  NO LIVE ANIMALS!!  YOU COULD ADD GLASS, PLASTIC, AND CERAMIC ITEMS TO GIVE IT A REAL WOODLAND LOOK.

LAST WE ADD THE SARAN WRAP WITH A RUBBER BAND TO KEEP OUR TERRARIUM SEALED, SO THE WATER AND AIR CYCLE
CAN WORK

 

 

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  NOW ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS ADD THE LIGHT

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON MAKING A TERRARIUM COME TO OUR TERRARIUM CLASS OR CHECK AT YOUR LIBRARY FOR BOOKS ON TERRARIUMS.    TerJar..jpg (76688 bytes)

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      One of the Terrariums in our classroom at the Sanctuary