Kinni Explorers - What is a Watershed?

What is a watershed? A watershed is the land surrounding a river or lake. These areas include prairies, forests, and wetlands. They funnel melted snow and rainwater into rivers or lakes through channels in the rock, soil, or sand. In a healthy watershed, this process can filter the water to help make the river or lake's waters clean and clear.

Join Explorer Jane and Explorer Molly on an adventure exploring the Kinnickinnic River watershed!

Now it’s your turn, explorers! Create your very own watershed in your backyard using natural elements. Make the riverbed out of tin foil, sand, or dirt! Add sticks, plants, and rocks along the way. How does your river change? Is it deeper or wider in some areas? Can you float a bottle cap down it? We would love to see pictures of what you created!

Watershed maze: Can you help Mr. Frog find his way from the headwaters to the river?

Kinni Explorer - Watershed Maze

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Share it with us! With a parent or guardian's help, send us a picture of your bug hotel by emailing it to molly@kinniriver.org or jane@kinniriver.org

Remember to Keep Exploring!