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Gather: A Nature Crossword Puzzle

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A 58-clue nature-focused crossword celebrating outdoor observation and ecological concepts. Clues span plants (chlorophyll, fiddlehead, samara), animals (heron, oriole, woolly bear), weather (petrichor, murmuration), and seasonal phenomena (dog days, firefly). Suitable for nature enthusiasts and students reviewing ecology or environmental science in Grades 5–7, or as a warm-up for outdoor field studies.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Environment
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated July 2026

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