Burrowing Owl Girl/Olive's Tree
elinor wonders why

Burrowing Owl Girl - Elinor is very excited, because she's visiting her grandparents in the desert. While out exploring with her grandmother, the always curious Elinor comes across a peculiar looking owl that is smaller than any other owl she's ever seen. Even more peculiar, this owl is out during the day! How can that be? After some careful observations, she realizes she DOESN'T know everything there is to know about owls, and learns that the owl she spotted is a burrowing owl, which lives in the desert and runs around during the day. Elinor is reminded that nature is full of surprises! Olive's Tree - Olive shows her friends her favorite tree in the forest. The next day, however, they're sad to see that the tree has fallen over. The three little scientists set out to find out why, and soon learn that Olive's tree has simply entered the final stage of its life cycle. Trees go from a seed, to sprout, to sapling, to full mature tree and finally, to a wildlife tree, which is a tree that has fallen over. Even though the tree has fallen, Olive is comforted to know that it will still be around for a long time, providing a home to many creatures in the forest.

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 123

About Elinor Wonders Why:

Elinor Wonders Why encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask questions when they don't understand and find answers using science inquiry skills.

The main character Elinor, the most observant and curious bunny rabbit in Animal Town, will introduce children ages 3-5 to science, nature and community through adventures with her friends.


Future Broadcast times for "Elinor Wonders Why": (show all)

Tue, Jul 16 12:00 P.M. A Change of Art/The Litterbug     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Jul 16 1:00 P.M. Speedy Swimming/Strawberry Jam     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Jul 17 12:00 P.M. Feed The Birds     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 17 1:00 P.M. The Violin Lesson/Flying High     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Jul 18 12:00 P.M. Underground Soup/Dandy Dandelions     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Jul 18 1:00 P.M. The Unsinkable Lynx/Rocky The Rock     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Jul 19 12:00 P.M. Olive's Library/Nature Walk     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jul 20 1:00 P.M. To Bee Or Not to Bee/Turtle Crossing     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Jul 21 1:00 P.M. The Violin Lesson/Flying High     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Jul 22 12:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jul 22 1:00 P.M. Big Trees/Baby Steps     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Jul 23 12:00 P.M. The Violin Lesson/Flying High     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Jul 23 1:00 P.M. Underground Soup/Dandy Dandelions     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Jul 24 12:00 P.M. A Garden for All/Band of Explorers     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jul 24 1:00 P.M. Follow Your Nose/Leaf Charms     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Jul 25 12:00 P.M. Elinor's Nest/Foody Fuel     NHPBS (11.1)


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