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Saguaro Cactus Paper Cutout
The saguaro cactus, with its unique and memorable silhouette, has long been an iconic symbol of the dry desert landscape of Northern Mexico. Saguaros have a lifespan of more than 150 years and depend on bats for pollination! Saquaro cactus also provide important habitat for native Mexican bird species such Gila Woodpeckers and Elf Owls. Have fun making and coloring this paper cutout cactus and helping the birds find their home!
Ingredients / Tools
Preparation
- Print out the Saguaro Cactus Mexican Craft template
- Allow kids to color their cactus and birds
- Cut out the cactus, Gila Woodpeckers and Elf Owls - cut the slits on the cactus base
- Have fun helping the birds build their nests! You can cut holes for nests, draw nests holes with crayone, or simply glue the birds to the cactus - whatever your kids want to do!
Conversation Ideas - Saguaro Cactus
- What is the weather like where cactus live?
- Why is the cactus important to the Gila woodpecker and Elf Owl?
- What other sort of animals might live near this cactus?
- What other plants and animals can you think of that help each other?
learn more about the Saguaro Cactus
learn more about Gila Woodpeckers
learn more about Elf Owls
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