Historical April–May 2021 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Let’s celebrate Spring in Skinker-Debaliviere with a word game. Directions: Draw a line, connecting the clue to the correct word.
1. Opening late spring in Forest Park, the _______ Playscape will provide 17 acres to play and connect with nature. 2.
There has been a lot of _______ off of DeBaliviere. Can’t wait to see the results! 3.
These often purple flowers are a first sign of spring. 4.
If you are lucky maybe you will see a Robin’s nest with _______ eggs. 5. Daffodyls are known for their _______ flowers. 6. Sometimes spring also brings on worse allergies due to the _______ in the air. 7. Have you visited MADE on _______?
It is a great place to explore our artistic side. 8. Celebrate _______ Day on April 22nd and do something good for our environment. 9. Can’t wait for for April 1st to celebrate the Cardinals on _______ Day! 10.
On 5/4/2021, don’t forget to wish everyone: “May the _______ be With You.”
A. Crocuses B. Fourth C. Construction D. Delmar E. Earth F. Blue G. Nature H. Pollen I. Yellow J. Opening
April Showers Bring May Flowers!
Use recycled materials to build your own container garden.
Supplies: 1. Different containers like yogurt tubs, juice boxes, juice pouches, milk cartons, jelly jars, or you can even start your growing with an egg carton 2. Soil: You can use soil from outside or potting soil 3. Seeds 4. Water
Instructions: 1. Fill your container(s) almost all the way to the top with soil 2. Add your seed of choice 3. Water the plant (s) 4. Place the container in a place it can get sun (inside or outside) 5. Water every few days and watch your plants grow! You may have to move your plant to a larger container in the future, so keep an eye out for more “good” trash to re-use. You can also decorate your containers to add color and art to your garden.
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Spring word matching game and recycled container garden instructions.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2021.
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Archival transcription note: Source prints Daffodyls and repeated for in question nine; retained. Garden title and supplies occur after instructions in extracted text and are reordered to match the visible page.
Original source: SD_Times2021_04.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.
