Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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In this inspiring episode of “A WonderGrove For Birds”, Brooke shows how even a small balcony can become a thriving ecosystem. Discover how plants, insects, and birds work together to create balance, and learn practical steps you can take to transform your outdoor space into a haven for wildlife. From providing food and shelter to supporting natural cycles, see how every balcony can play a part in protecting biodiversity. Join the adventure to celebrate nature’s resilience and take simple actions that make a lasting difference for our planet.
This environmental science lesson was inspired by Nature’s Best Hope, Young Readers’ Edition (amazon.com/Natures-Best-Hope-Young-Readers/dp/1643262149) by Douglas W. Tallamy. He is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park® (homegrownnationalpark.org ).
This series was created by Terry Thoren, the former CEO of Klasky Csupo, Inc., the company that created The Wild Thornberrys. Mr. Thoren has a lifelong passion for birds, inspired by nine glorious years as a child making weekend visits to the beautiful 220-acre Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, NY.
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For more bird science videos, visit our website: wondergrovelearn.net/birds
In this inspiring episode of “A WonderGrove For Birds”, Brooke shows how even a small balcony can become a thriving ecosystem. Discover how plants, insects, and birds work together to create balance, and learn practical steps you can take to transform your outdoor space into a haven for wildlife. From providing food and shelter to supporting natural cycles, see how every balcony can play a part in protecting biodiversity. Join the adventure to celebrate nature’s resilience and take simple actions that make a lasting difference for our planet.
This environmental science lesson was inspired by Nature’s Best Hope, Young Readers’ Edition (amazon.com/Natures-Best-Hope-Young-Readers/dp/1643262149) by Douglas W. Tallamy. He is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park® (homegrownnationalpark.org ).
This series was created by Terry Thoren, the former CEO of Klasky Csupo, Inc., the company that created The Wild Thornberrys. Mr. Thoren has a lifelong passion for birds, inspired by nine glorious years as a child making weekend visits to the beautiful 220-acre Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, NY.
SUBSCRIBE for more original WonderGrove stories: youtube.com/user/WonderGroveKids
We can teach students to make their own bird animations with Wonder Media Story Maker®: wondermediastorymaker.com
Click here for more learning resources from k12.com
Click here for more of Wonder Media’s resources that help teachers transition their students into appropriate classroom behavior: wondergrovesocialskills.com
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Don't forget to like, share, and follow us online!
pinterest.com/wondergrovekids / facebook.com/wondergrovesocialskills / instagram.com/wondergrovesocialskills
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WonderGrove goes beyond academic basics to support crucial skills, in areas such as: • School Readiness • Social-Emotional Learning • Life and Social Skills • Health and Nutrition • Safety • Fitness • Creative Play
—————————————————
Join the WonderGrove kids as they teach and learn in fun, story-driven lessons at home and in school at: wondergrovelearn.net
Learn more about bringing all 250+ WonderGrove Social Skills videos and 2000+ extension lessons to your classroom or home at: wondergrovesocialskills.com
WonderGrove S.O.A.R. meets the needs of students with exceptionalities with high-interest animations and adapted extension lessons for developmental ages 2-10: wondergrovesoar.com
To see these characters teach the Habits of Mind 16 critical thinking and problem-solving skills for grades K-6, check out: habitsofmindkids.com
