Science & Environment
This wetland harnesses hot springs for year-round activity
The Pagosa Springs Wetland is home to 193 species of bird. Thanks to warmth of hot springs, you can hear birdsongs year round.
Invasion of the Funky Flower
Cyberchase, the award-winning, research-based adventure series, helps kids develop strong math and problem-solving skills. Ages: 6-11 Educational Goal: Mathematics
Invasion of the Funky Flower
Season 11 Episode 7 | 26m 30s | CC
Contestants from all over Cyberspace have come to Gardenia, a gorgeous garden cybersite ruled by the Queen Mum, for its annual flower-growing contest. Hacker is sure his doofydill will win Tallest Flower, but when he loses to Inez and her happiolus, he is furious and plots a plant-based revenge. He flies off to a faraway site and brings back a funky flower – an invasive species!
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