Below are educational videos and webinars with topics focusing on: soils, parts of a plant and functions, photosynthesis, watersheds, and garden themed activities. Many videos have a fun worksheet attached to the lesson. 

To launch an educational session, click on the video.  To turn off closed captioning, click the CC box.  To download a fillable PDF worksheet, click on the PDF link in red. 

​VIDEOS, Webinars, and worksheets:

Types of Soil ​Video

This video lesson is recommended for elementary age youth. This lesson explains the differences between silt, sand, and clay. 

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​Aphids - A Garden Plant Pest ​Video

This video lesson is recommended for elementary age youth. This lesson explains what aphids are, how they impact plants, and how to manage them correctly.

​Related Worksheet

Photosynthesis Fun!  Video

This video lesson is recommended for elementary age youth. This lesson explains the process of photosynthesis. 

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Make a Paper Pot! ​Activity

This video is recommended for elementary age youth. Learn how to make paper pots for starting pumpkin seeds!

Supplies needed: newspaper, tape, scissors and a can (soup or cola), pumpkin seeds, soil

Make a Wildflower Seed Bomb!  Activity

This activity is for elementary age youth- with an adult's help! Learn how to make a wildflower seed bomb!

Supplies needed: tray for mixing, potting soil, seeds, water, kitty litter or clay

Make a Seed Necklace! Activity

This activity is for elementary age youth- with an adult's help! Learn about seed germination and make a seed necklace!

Supplies needed: small sealable baggies, cotton ball, hole punch, water, string/twine, dry beans

How to Identify an Insect Video

This video is recommended for elementary youth. This lesson explains some insect identification characteristics.

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What is a Watershed? Three Part Video and Demonstration Series

This video and demonstration series is recommended for middle school youth. These lessons are about basic watershed understanding, human interactions, and health and conservation issues. ​

Part 1 Worksheet
Part 2 Worksheet
Part 3 Worksheet

What is a Watershed? (Part 1)

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Watersheds - Abiotic factors and human interactions (Part 2)

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Watersheds - Conservation, health and safety issues (Part 3)

​Parts of a Plant and Functions - a Seven Part, Short Clips, Video Series

These short videos explain the parts of a plant and their functions. This series is recommended for elementary age youth.

Introduction Worksheet
Stems Worksheet
Summary Worksheet

Science in the Garden Video

This video is recommended for elementary age youth. Learn about gardening!