| Leapin’ Lizards! Look at those Leaves!
It’s fall but winter’s on its way. Knowing this, deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves) slow down and stop making food. Without food, they drop their leaves. Now the trees are ready for a “tree hibernation,” a little nap until next spring.
But why the Colors?
In the summer, leaves may look green, but actually they contain many colors. Lucky for us, orange, red and yellow come out of hiding to put on a fantastic show as the trees prepare to sleep for the winter.
Can you match these familiar leaves with their proper name?
Maple ____ Oak ____ Birch ____ Sweet Gum ____
   
FALL FEAST
Pumpkin Cookies
11/2 C br. sugar
1/2 C butter
2 eggs
1 3/4 C pumpkin
2 3/4 C flour
1 T baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ginger
- Preheat oven to 400º F
- Mix first four ingredients together well
- Mix remaining dry ingredients together in a bowl
- Mix dry ingredients with the wet ingredients
- Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet
- Bake 10-12 minutes
Spiced Cider
Warm 4 C cider
Add 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp cloves and 2 orange slices
- Pour into mugs and serve with a cinnamon stick
Leaf Bouquets
Gather only the most beautiful leaves. Tie them together in a bunch and put them in a flower vase without water. Perfect for holiday centerpieces.
October Word Scramble
utunam
sveale
bcrtooe
imppnku
rcedi
lepap
epi
fnribeo
whlonalee
twrease
kear
Look for yourself, Find that Perfect Leaf
We all have our own idea of the perfect autumn leaf, one that’s worth pressing in a big book to keep forever.
- one solid bright color
- a perfect shape
- lots of splotchy colors
- super big or teeny tiny
Happy Hunting!
Kids' Calendar
Families Around the World
Sat. Oct. 21 (4-8pm)-Celebrate Families from Around the World with Chesapeake Children’s Museum. Storytelling, dances, games, crafts and food from different cultures keep you busy all evening. Cafeteria, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold. $8/kids, $10/adults: 410/990-1993.
Leaf Stars and Butterflies
Sat. Oct 21 (2-3:30pm)-Pick up a colorful leaf, what do you think it looks like? A star? Butterfly? Make a beautiful fall craft from leaves you collect and learn which trees they come from. Ages 6-10. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Port Republic. 410/535-5327.
Fluffy Flowers
Oct. 21 & 22 (2pm)-Create colorful flowers that will last and last. Tissue paper flowers make great gifts. Ages 6+. Zany Brainy, Annapolis Harbour Center: 410/266-1447.
Boo!
rsvp by Oct. 23 for Oct 27 (10:30am)-Ghouls and goblins, it’s time for a party. Put on your Halloween costume and get ready for some fun. Enjoy crafts, games and ghoulish treats. Ages 3+. Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach. $3: 410/257-2554.
Haunted Boneyard
rsvp by Oct. 23 for Oct 28 (2pm)-Bring your dog in Halloween costume and let the hunt begin. Take a spooky walk to the boneyard where your dog can find hidden doggie treats. Awards for costumed canines. All ages. Dunkirk District Park. $3/dog: 410/257-2554.
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