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Children’s Activities
Our activities page is a treasure trove of ideas, challenges, and fun ways to engage with the natural world. Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors or bringing a piece of it into your home, we have something for everyone. Check out some of the exciting options we offer:
Exploring Nature with SPARC
It’s time to go out and explore Mother Nature! Going on “Curiosity-Trips”, is what we gallavants call it. Use all your senses. Look and you’ll see. Sniff and smell. Listen and you’ll hear. Touch and you’ll feel. But – taste ONLY if you know it’s OK! Before going on Curiosity Trips – Make sure you have S-P-A-R-C!
- Safety! Know what NOT to touch, smell or eat!
- Parents! Make sure you have their or Guardian’s OK!
- Alertness! Pay attention to everything around you!
- Respect! Have respect for every creature and every plant!
- Curiosity! Be curious! That’s how you learn.
So, have SPARC and have FUN!
Plant of the Month
This is our Plant of the Month section, where we introduce you to a new plant each month. Every plant has its own amazing story to tell! From tall, fuzzy plants that grow near water to beautiful flowers that attract buzzing bees, there is always something new and exciting to learn about.
Some plants can be used to make baskets and mats from their leaves, while others have roots that are tasty and nutritious to eat! You’ll find out about plants that provide fluff for birds’ nests and even plants with amazing ways to spread their seeds far and wide. Each month, you’ll get to know a different plant and some of its awesome properties.
Nature Art
The greatest artist of all is, of course, Mother Nature.
The beauty, variety, and abundance of designs, colors, and forms in nature make us all feel a sense of awe and wonder. WOW!
Making art using what we find in the woods, park, or perhaps our own garden can be like making an offering to this awesome designer of our natural world.
“Nature Art” is a good word for it! It is really a lot of fun!
Go outside and collect all kinds of leaves, seedpods, pebbles, and whatever you can find as materials. The different seasons, of course, offer totally different stuff you can use to make Nature Art.
The main things you need are Inspiration, Imagination, and Creativity – yours!
What is a Plant?
Let’s Leaf into it! 🌱
Plants are kind of a big deal. Without them, Earth would be one hungry, airless, lifeless party. They feed animals, bugs, birds—even us! Oh, and they make the oxygen we breathe. Not bad for something that just stands around in the dirt.
There are two types:
🌸 Flowering plants (like roses!)
🌿 Non-flowering ones (like moss—tiny but mighty!) Some are teeny-tiny, and some, like the sequoia tree, are taller than your house…and your school…and maybe your whole town.
Most plants make their own food with sunlight using something called photosynthesis (fancy word alert!). Their leaves are full of green stuff called chlorophyll—basically solar panels for plants. Add sunshine, water, and soil nutrients, and BOOM! They grow, snack, and even burp out oxygen for us. Forests = planet lungs. Pretty cool, right?
Make Stuff
Unleash Your Creativity with Nature Art
Discover the magic of creating art inspired by the natural world! At Gallavants, we believe that nature and art go hand in hand, offering endless opportunities for imagination and creativity. Our Nature Art section encourages children and adults alike to use elements found in nature—such as leaves, stones, and flowers—alongside traditional art materials like paints and clay. By engaging in these activities, you’ll not only create beautiful pieces but also deepen your connection with the environment. Whether you’re crafting outdoors or bringing a piece of nature into your home, every project is an adventure in creativity. Join us in celebrating the beauty of the natural world through art, and let’s inspire a lifelong appreciation for nature together!
Outside Activities
Spending time outdoors is important for everyone. Exploring nature can be fun, exciting, calming, and giving us all a sense of wonder. Use all your senses to find and experience the amazing world we live in! Every plant, every creature, every rock, and the very soil underneath together make up our natural world. It is all ALIVE! It is all INTELLIGENT! Earth – The awesome place we call Our Home!
We gallavants want you to connect with all of it. Just realize that we are all a part of it! All beings, plants and the elements are all made from the same stuff! How about that one? It’s like we’re all together part of ONE HUGE organism! Therefore, we need to make sure we get to know as many of the other parts of this whole thing as we can. Learn about our environment and all the diversity and magic we can find in nature. That way we come become aware of how connected we all are. To love something, one needs to get to know it.
Nature’s Elements
Let’s explore the four basic elements on our planet:
Water, Fire, Earth, and Air.
Water covers most of Earth’s surface and is vital for all living beings. Oceans, lakes, and rivers are teeming with life, and all creatures, including humans, need water to survive.
Fire is powerful and transformative. Magma from volcanoes and lightning are natural displays of fire’s energy. Fire provides warmth and energy but can also be dangerous, like in forest fires. It’s crucial to handle fire with care.
Earth is the solid foundation for life. Plants grow in its fertile soil, and many creatures make it their home. Earthworms and other small beings enrich the soil, making it healthy and productive.
Air is a mix of nitrogen and oxygen, essential for breathing. Oxygen is produced by plants in oceans and forests through photosynthesis. Without air, life wouldn’t be possible.
F.A.Q.
What are the Gallavants?
The Gallavants are tiny, nature-loving characters who live in Ganterville. They’re about three inches tall and love sharing stories, nature facts, and outdoor adventures to help kids connect with the world around them.
Who are the Vit-Team?
The Vit-Team is a group of five young Gallavants who lead the way on fun and educational adventures. They’re curious, creative, and full of energy—just like the kids who follow their stories!
What kind of activities can we find on Gallavants?
From “Curiosity Trips” and nature treasure hunts to arts and crafts with natural materials, there’s a whole forest full of ideas to explore—indoors and out!
What is the Plant of the Month?
Each month, the Gallavants highlight a cool new plant with fun facts and beautiful images. It’s a great way to learn about the green world around us—one plant at a time.
How can I join the G-Club?
The G-Club is a special membership (coming soon!) that gives you access to exclusive content, contests, videos, and more for just $1 a month. Stay tuned for the launch!
Are the books available to buy?
Not Yet! Books like Shando in Deep Water and The Tree Book will soon be available on Amazon. Each one is full of stories, nature facts, and Gallavant magic.
Is the Gallavants content safe for young kids?
Definitely! Everything is designed to be wholesome, educational, and nature-friendly—perfect for kids, classrooms, and curious families.
How can I contact the Gallavant's team?
Easy! Just head over to the Contact Us page. We’d love to hear your questions, suggestions, or just a cheerful hello from fellow adventurers.