Video Programs

Grist Mill: Cooking Through History

What is a grist mill and why were they so important to the people along the Brandywine in the 18th century? Join the naturalists as we explore the history of grist mills and try out a simple bread recipe to connect us with the historical Brandywine Valley grist mill workers and farmers.

If you decide to try out this simple, homemade bread, please share your results with us by using the tag #BrandywineCreekStatePark!

Recipe inspired by this recipe from Town & Country Living: https://town-n-country-living.com/no-knead-peasant-bread.html.


Video found on our Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/BrandywineCreekStatePark/videos/485895299092201

Terrific Toddlers: Video Series for Kids

Explore nature with short lessons, fun stories, and a variety of crafts and activities. If you are looking for a fun way to teach your little ones about nature, this series is a great introduction. This is an active series on our Facebook page. Below are linked a few of the videos, but more can be found on the facebook playlist!

Screenshot of the video: Naturalist holding Cornelius the corn snake up for the camera.

Cornelius the Corn Snake

This video is all about our beloved resident corn snake, Cornelius. Learn about corn snakes, where they live, and a little bit about Cornelius' life in the nature center.

Craft: Make your own snake puppet and habitat.

https://www.facebook.com/353462788028734/videos/369811347385927

Screenshot of the video: Naturalist stands under the low hanging branches of a maple tree with bright yellow fall leaves.

Fall Leaf Colors

This video is all about how leaves get their colors in the fall. Learn about how the sun affects the pigments in leaves.

Activity: collecting and sorting leaves by color.

https://www.facebook.com/353462788028734/videos/373832093972447


Screenshot from the video: A board with the full monarch life cycle illustrated on it, stands next to a patch of milkweed.

Monarch Butterflies

This video is all about the majestic monarch butterfly. Learn about the monarch butterfly life cycle through a fun story told by puppets in the pollinator garden

Craft: make your own butterfly with supplies found in nature!

https://www.facebook.com/353462788028734/videos/666556434254092

Screenshot from video: Naturalist intern sits atop a large bolder in the Tulip Tree Woods.

Rocks and Fossils

This video is about rocks and fossils. Learn what a rock is and what different kinds of rocks you can find at BCSP. Then learn about fossils: what they are, how they are formed, and why they matter.

Craft/activity: make your own fossils with Play-dough.

https://www.facebook.com/353462788028734/videos/864033304370199