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Let‛s Get Crafty

There’s quite a few neat things about having a grass yard, from the feeling of walking on that green carpet in your bare feet to the smell of fresh cut grass. But did you know that grass also makes a pretty great whistle?

Here’s how to whistle with a blade of grass:

Step one: Find the right blade for your whistle. It should be medium width and about four to five inches long.

Step two: Pinch the grass between your thumb and finger.

Step three: Sandwich the grass between the chubby part of your palms.

Step four: Keep the grass tight and stiff between your thumb and palm.

Step five: Press your thumbs together. Step six: Blow!

Make a basket with your fingers to let the sound out. It takes a few tries to get it just right.

Badgers

Badgers, according to the Nature Mapping Program, are brown fur-covered mammals with short legs and a low profile. Their head appears pointed and small for the body, and they have short ears and a short, furry tail. They are found primarily in the western Canadian provinces, western United States and south throughout the mountainous areas of Mexico. They prefer to live in dry, open grasslands, fields and pastures. They are not true hibernators, but during the winters they tend to spend much of their days relaxing. They are known for their digging and ability to tunnel rapidly through soil. And if threatened, they attack explosively with hissing, growling and biting.

Did you know that badgers have keen vision, scent and hearing and that they can live to up to 26 years in captivity? They also help to control rodent populations. Check back next week to learn about another animal that starts with the letter C!

Question: What does a cow use to search the internet?

Answer: Moogle!

—Doug, age 8

See if there are other plant parts that also make a sound. Try moving your mouth differently to see how it affects the tone. Send