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Stuck indoors with wee ones? We’ve got some craft projects that’ll bring the magic of the outdoors inside your home. From coloring book pages to national park-themed craft ideas, we’ve got something for all ages that’ll keep you busy. All you need is a heap of imagination—the directions below are designed to be adaptable to the supplies you might have around the house. 

Visit parksconservancy.org/parkcrafts for more info.

  • Instructions on how to make your own birding binoculars using recycled products.
    Step 1: Have an adult clean and cut the bottoms off of two squared plastic bottles. Stand them up and make sure they are even. Carol Klammer/Parks Conservancy
  • Step 2: Cut a piece of string about 36 inches long and tie knots near each end. Step 3: Use duct tape to connect your bottles so that they won't shift during use.
    Step 2: Cut a piece of string about 36 inches long and tie knots near each end. Step 3: Use duct tape to connect your bottles so that they won't shift during use. Carol Klammer/Parks Conservancy
  • Step 4: Using another layer of duct tape, secure the string to the sides of your binoculars to form the strap. Step 5: Use stickers, pens and whatever decorations you can find to make your binoculars stand out!
    Step 4: Using another layer of duct tape, secure the string to the sides of your binoculars to form the strap. Step 5: Use stickers, pens and whatever decorations you can find to make your binoculars stand out! Carol Klammer/Parks Conservancy