Have you ever seen a helicopter spraying our local fields? Have you ever wondered what the fields are being sprayed with? Well, crop dusters are special aircraft carriers designed to spray different substances on crops and produce. Crop dusters spray pesticides, herbicides, and other chemica… Read more
There are billions and billions and billions of bugs on the planet! Some are big and some are small. Some are bright and colorful, while others are dark and dull. But did you know there are good bugs and bad bugs? Read more
Solar energy is collected from the light and heat of the sun. If you’ve ever gone to San Diego, you’ve driven past solar panels. Solar energy is a renewable energy source that is used to create electricity. Read more
Even though we grow lots of produce in the Imperial Valley, we actually live in a desert. In the desert we have low humidity, because it hardly ever rains. We live in a dry heat. In the Imperial Valley, it gets very hot during the day and very cold at night. Read more
Join Rudy and Emma during their summer adventures by liking and following us on Facebook! Read more
Join us on your smart devices as DKN goes digital! Keep up with our weekly reading activities, puzzles, contests, and more! This issue is about the amazing feats in the air, on the ground, and all around the Imperial Valley! Read more
Rudy and Emma go to Borrego Springs to see giant sculptures! Read more
Rudy and Emma learn about the history of cantaloupes in the Imperial Valley. Read more
Rudy and Emma learn about Imperial Valley pioneers at the Pioneers Museum's Pioneer Day celebration. Read more
