Big Backyard Program
@bbylexma
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A unique, elementary school program promoting wonder, discovery, and respect for the natural world. Scientific inquiry and observation in the outdoors.
Lexington, MA
Joined January 2019
RT @PTA_Harrington: A Message from the Big Backyard Team:. We need volunteers like YOU to help with our Big Backyard walks. "What is the B….
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Estabrook 3rd graders explorer the wetland habitat at Lexington’s Old Res. #bbylexma #science #wetlandhabitat @lexingtonsuper @LexK5science
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Hello Lexington! Get your citizen scientist hat on and help take inventory of Lexington’s flora and fauna next week. You will be amazed what we have here in lexington! @lexingtonsuper @LexK5science #bbylexma.
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Happy Earth Day Big Backyard lovers!.Do one small thing for the planet: Skip the plastic straws!.@lexingtonsuper @LexK5science #bbylexma #earthday #SaveOurPlanet .
earthday.org
Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
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Our Big Backyard Basics Orientation had lots of fun discoveries! #Bbylexma @LexK5science @lexingtonsuper
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Lots to see at the Old reservoir exploring a wetland habitat for grade 3 Hastings (yesterday) and grade 3 Harrington @lexingtonsuper @LexK5science #bbylex
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Fran Ludwig, retired LPS K-5 Science Coordinator, creator of the Big Backyard Program, will be honored as recipient of the 2023 Minuteman Cane award on Patriots Day!.The ceremonies will begin at 8:15 am at the Battle Green on April 17th. Congratulations Fran! .@lexingtonsuper
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Are you hearing the peepers at night now? Here is why it is important: @lexingtonsuper @LexK5science #bbylexma.
nytimes.com
When we work to preserve frogs and salamanders — when we work to preserve any species — we are working to preserve life on earth as we know it.
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Saturday March 18th 5-8pm Acton Discovery Museum sponsors an Autism Friendly Evening for Families @lexingtonsuper @LexK5science #BBYLEXMA.
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Ms. Gordon’s 2nd grade class examines the different states of water during their big backyard walk today. So happy we have snow. #lexbby @lexingtonsuper @LexK5science #stateofmatter #ScienceK5
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One of our Bridge students was using their observation skills this morning to point out the cool patterns of the frost on the ground. @lexingtonsuper @LexK5science #scientific-method #bbylexma
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Ms. McCarty finds herself in a sticky situation while helping the Big backyard team to clear a path for our Hastings Big Backyard scientists and their volunteers. #bbylexma @LexK5science @lexingtonsuper #burr
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It was a beautiful fall day for Ms. Evanson’s class to be out exploring soil during Big Backyard. #bbylexma #joyinlearning @MsEvanson @lexingtonsuper @HarringtonHAWKS @LexK5science
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Happy Fall!! The autumnal equinox is one of two points in Earth's orbit where the sun creates equal periods of daytime and nighttime across the globe. See what it looks like from space: @LexK5science @lexingtonsuper #bbylexma
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Congratulations Estabrook! It’s a boy? girl? Baby snapping turtle! With more to come #bbylexma @LexK5science @lexingtonsuper
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Fiske grade 3 is enjoying a beautiful, exciting day at the Old Res. So much to see at this wetland!
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Harrington’s grade 3 classes had a fun day at the Old Res. Lots of frogs seemed especially fond of Mr.Dever’s net!.#bbylexma @LexK5science @lexingtonsuper @MrDever3
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More fun discoveries this afternoon for Ms Greco and Ms. Koch’s classes at the Old Res field trip. The students collected a snapping turtle, painted turtle, fish, frogs, snails and much more #bbylexma @lexingtonsuper @LexK5science
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Estabrook at the Old Res exploring the wetland habitat. Another beautiful day!
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Ms. lee’s kindergarten class enjoying observing plants and wondering about the natural world! #bbylexma @lexingtonsuper @LexK5science
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