Comments on: 4 (Fun) Basic Elements of Backyard Science

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:33:52 +0000

The mosquitos have never been a problem, though at times there have been hundreds (thousands) of mosquito larvae in the pond. The other pond critters eat them and sometimes the kids will scoop out a large cluster of larvae and discard in the compost – insect population control.

By: Debra

Debra — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:56:42 +0000

love it – my philosophy as well…we also enjoy laying on a blanket in our yard and spying on whatever critters wander by on the grass, the flowers, the bushes…LOTS of spiders – this adventure is not for the squeamish!! do you do anything to discourage mosquitos in your little pond? or do the pond critters take care of that for you?

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:15:25 +0000

If you decide to try it make sure to keep the pond in a shady or cool area of your yard if possible. Because the water level is so shallow it heats up quickly.

We killed our salamander tadpoles this way earlier this summer. Cooked ‘em, poor little critters.

In years past we’ve attracted frogs, kept crayfish for a time and of course had millions of microscopic creatures that Laurent has tried to identify. All in our kiddie pool converted into a pond.

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By: Jamie ~ Simple Homeschool

Jamie ~ Simple Homeschool — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:59:53 +0000

Love the idea of using an old kiddie pool to make an outdoor pond! Would never have thought of that–thanks, Renee!
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By: Rana

Rana — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:25:31 +0000

Great post! I’m ready to go sloshing through our little mud pit we made in the backyard.
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By: Kara Fleck

Kara Fleck — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:08:13 +0000

Love this! You captured the elements of summer science and fun – and now I’ve got a big-time urge for acorn catapults and some transpiration experimenting

thanks, Renee! Always love what you have to say here
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By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:28:47 +0000

Great article; I couldn’t agree more.
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