Craft Time: Gem Suncatcher
Gem Suncatcher This activity is just fun! You will make a suncatcher using glue and some translucent rocks! You will need: Lids to Plastic Yogurt … Read More
Category: Family Fun
Craft Time: Stalactite and Stalagmite Paint Drips
Stalactite and Stalagmite Paint Drips Here’s an activity that families can do to dive deeper into the work of speleothems or cave formations. Inside a … Read More
Science Experiment: Sinkholes in a Cup
Sinkholes in a Cup Sinkholes are found all over the area here at Cave of the Mounds but don’t be worried, our sinkholes don’t sink … Read More
Science Experiment: Erosion with Chalk and Vinegar
Erosion with Chalk and Vinegar This activity will talk about three components erosion, caves, and the rock cycle, which are vital to Cave of the … Read More
Science Experiment: Create Your Own Sugar Cube Cave
Create Your Own Sugar Cube Cave Adapted from Exploring Caves and Karst – A Cave and Karst Curriculum (American Cave Conservation Association, Inc.) There are … Read More
Cave Adventure: Exploring Caves in Your House
Exploring Caves in Your House Also, check out our “Headlamp and Flashlight” activity! If you don’t want to build a cave fort, an easy way … Read More
Cave Adventure: Headlamp and Flashlight
Headlamp and Flashlight Also check out our “Caving at Home” activity! Ready to make your headlamp and flashlight using household materials! It’s super simple but … Read More
Cave Adventure: Caving at Home
Caving at Home Building a fort is one of the coolest things to do as a kid. No matter what decade you grew up in, … Read More
Nature Learning: Make a Fire-starter for Camping
Make a Fire-starter for Camping Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark has many opportunities to experience nature! On the Blue Mounds hilltop where Ebeneezer … Read More
Craft Time: Cave Constellations
Cave Constellations Here at Cave of the Mounds, we have beautiful clear skies, and at night, you can see the many stars above. While looking … Read More