♪ Come on let's go outside ♪

♪ We're gonna have some fun outside ♪

♪ It's where we are ♪

♪ It's who we are ♪

♪ It's the Outsider's Club ♪

♪ Hanging out at the clubhouse ♪

♪ Keep it cool in the Fuel Lab ♪

♪ With the rock and the reeds and the sun ♪

♪ And the breeze havin' fun on the water ♪

♪ Come on let's go outside, ♪

♪ We're gonna have some fun outside, ♪

♪ Yeah keep it outside ♪

♪ Where the sun shines bright ♪

♪ It's the Outsider's Club ♪

- [Chase] This episode of The Outsiders Club was brought to you by Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. - Three, two, one. - [Together] Ah! - Oh my gosh, you guys scared me!

(laughter) - So, what are you doing? - Homework. - Ew. - Guys, it's not that bad. I'm making a bottle ecosystem. - A what? - Well, I have earthworms, crickets, and snails. - You had me at earthworms. - Today on the show, we make a bottle ecosystem. - [Together] Project Ecosystem! - [Brandon] But first, I discover a whole new world when I go bug hunting. And later, Chase heads to the Fuel Lab. Our amazing fully-stocked kitchen for a strange grilled cheese recipe. - I've never had veggies on a grilled cheese. I'm sorta curious to see how this is gonna taste. - This will be the perfect project for you, Brandon. I think you might be bug crazy! - Hey, it's not my fault. This is bug hunt. It's awesome! Check it out! Hey guys. So today we're gonna go on a bug hunt. And we're meeting up with someone who knows a lot about bugs. So, let's go meet her! Did you know that there are over a million different kinds of bugs in the world? Let's face it. Whether you like bugs or, like me, you'd rather stay out of their way, they're everywhere. And I found the best person in the world to help me hunt down some amazing creatures. So this is our bug expert, Eva, and I'm ready to go into the woods and the swamp. Right? That's what we're gonna do? - Actually, we're gonna right here in my backyard. - So, what kind of bugs are we gonna find today? - Well, we can find Monarch caterpillars, and we can also find Ladybugs. And if we're lucky, Monarch butterflies. - Cool, let's go. Eva is an expert when it comes to bugs. When she finds a new creature, she looks up everything she can find out about it. So, this is Eva's microscope. She uses this to looks at bugs she finds or carcasses of bugs and it's really cool. So, how do you use this microscope, Eva? - Well, you take whatever you are looking at and you put it under the lens. So here we have a dead bumblebee and we can look at it under the microscope. What does its hair look like? It looks like our hair a lot. - Yeah, it looks a lot like a dog's fur or something. So what can of things can you learn with this microscope? - You know when leaves stick to your sweater? - [Brandon] Yeah. - Well, when I put them under the microscope, there's little hooks and they look like glass. And that's what makes them stick. So, it's really finding the reason why things do the things they do in nature. - That's cool. So, now that I have a better understanding of insects, it's time to go bug hunting. - So, this where I like to first look for bugs. - Oh, cool. So, wait, I thought we were staying in your backyard? - We are. - Oh, okay. - Come on! - [Brandon] I'll be honest. At first, I was a little hesitant. But, Eva said she comes back here all the time. What kind of bugs do normally find over here? - Well, we sometimes find cockroaches, or some worms, maybe. - Cockroaches. Can't wait. - Sometimes you can find them up against the house. Because they like the soft dirt, so they're sometimes over here. Oh, they're not here today - [Brandon] So far, I was honestly okay with that. - I think there might be something under here. Psst.

(laughter) Oh, look at this! Look, a cockroach! - [Brandon] We found one. - [Eva] Let's get him! You hold him. I dare you. Hold it. - [Brandon] I guess these creepy-crawlies weren't so bad after all. Go free, little guy. - [Eva] Yay! - Get off me! We've been digging really deep and we found a worm. It looks pretty big. - Okay, so we grab part of it. Here's one. Here you go. - I think we might have better luck in the hobbit hole. - Wait. What's a hobbit hole? - You'll have to wait and see. - Oh. Oh, okay. You know, before I just noticed bugs when they were in my face and stuff. But after hanging out with Eva, I look at bugs a whole new way. - And these bugs are gonna have a home. - Oh, right. So, let's get back to our ecosystem. How does it work? - Well, we have plants, bugs, and even microbes. They all depend on each other in an ecosystem. - Oh, so the plants produce oxygen and the living creatures that need it breathe in the oxygen? - Exactly. We're doing that, just this smaller. - You seem to have a lot to put in this thing. Are you sure it's all going to fit? - Sure! There's going to a water and soil part. The soil is going to have some of the water in it. - So, this seems pretty easy to put together. So, this might be a code yellow. Some adult help might be needed and caution should be used with the tools involved. - [Elainena] Now we have all the materials we need for an actual ecosystem. - [Brandon] Including all the awesome creepy-crawlies. - And a few odds and ends. - Wow, a lot goes into nature, huh? - Yep. So first, Brandon, let's get these bottles cut up. - I'm still wondering if all these things are gonna fit, Elainena. - Well, we'll test that out soon. When we come back, we'll put together our own personal slice of nature. - And don't miss when Eva shows me her butterfly garden. Do you want your own Outsiders Club t-shirt? Then go to our website at theoutsidersclub.com. And get an official Outsiders Club t-shirt. - Oh yeah. - It's official. Do you wanna be a member of the Outsiders Club? It's pretty easy to join. Just go to theoutsidersclub.com, and click "Join the club." Then, get out there, enjoy the sun and have some fun, and experience everything being outside has to offer. Spread the word and bring a few friends along. And remember, keep it outside!

♪ It's The Outsiders Club ♪

♪ It's The Outsiders Club ♪

- [Brandon] I'm here with Eva in her backyard hunting for bugs. She's taking me up close and personal to all different types of bugs. And now, it's time to check out what she calls her hobbit hole. - This is my hobbit hole. - [Brandon] As soon as we got in, we had our first find. Oh, there's a lizard. - [Eva] Oh, get him! - [Brandon] He's right there, right there. - Got him. Awesome. - [Brandon] You got a lizard. Well, a lizard is not a bug, but it is a really cool animal to catch. - Let's look under here. A toad! - You found a toad! - [Brandon] Eva told me she finds other things in the dirt besides bugs or reptiles. - I have actually found a squirrel skeleton. Oh, that's cool. - [Eva] Here is a skull of a squirrel. And, also, my favorite part, the hip joint. - [Brandon] That's cool. And you found him in this very room, right? - [Eva] Yes, I did. - Do you have any tips for people who want to catch bugs? How do you catch a bug? - First, you need to be gentle and get dirty. And, also, to have a habitat when you're done for the bug. - What's the best way to catch a bug? - The best way to catch a bug is a net. - And you made that yourself? - Yes, it's very simple. All you need is a clothes hanger, duct tape, a stick, and some thread. So here, I'll show you how to make one. - First, you take a hanger and bend it into a loop. Then, you stretch some painters cloth around the hanger to make a net. You sew the net around the hanger and then tape it to a pole. It was easy-peasy lemon-squeezy. This is a butterfly net and I think this is one of the best butterfly nets I've ever seen. Now that we've made a net, naturally, we had to test it out in the butterfly garden. So, Eva, has her own butterfly garden. So, come on, let's go check it out. What inspired you to start this whole butterfly garden? - Well, I used to love reading about them and so I want to start my own. So I could have them in my backyard and observe them closely. - So cool. Eva, what advice do you have for other kids who want to make a butterfly garden themselves? - Well, you need a good outside area and lots of milkweed. - And this is milkweed right here? - This is milkweed. - That is milkweed. - Yes. - Why do caterpillars eat this one specific plant, milkweed? - Well, the reason why they eat it is because it has a milk inside the plant which feeds the caterpillar. And it's also healthy, it's protein for them, but not for humans. Monarch caterpillars are very picky eaters.

♪ Nutritional moment ♪

- So, today I made a special bug snack for our bug hunt. Ants on logs. - Cool. I'm kinda hungry. - [Eva] Spreading hummus or peanut butter on celery stalks will give you an extra boost of protein you need to keep your muscles strong. - Nature is just so amazing because it always takes us on an adventure. I found a lot of amazing and interesting bugs today. But, I also learned, that adventure can be found right in your own backyard. For more information on creating your own butterfly garden, go to our wesbsite, theoutsidersclub.com. - Eva's backyard, Brandon, looked amazing. - Yeah. My favorite part was the hobbit hole. That's where we caught the toad. - That looks pretty cool. - Yeah. - So we're halfway done with the ecosystem. We cut the bottles and started with the water hack. - Gravel went in first to weigh down the bottle. - And then we added water. And then the plant. - So, that portion's ready? - Yep. When we come back, we'll get dirty. It's time for the earth part of our ecosystem. - [Brandon] And Chase digs into some mini grilled cheeses at the Fuel Lab. - [Elainena] Are there vegetables involved? - Of course! - Yum. - Do you wanna be a member of the Outsiders Club? It's pretty easy to join. Just go to theoutsidersclub.com, and click "Join the club." Then, get out there, enjoy the sun and have some fun, and experience everything being outside has to offer. Spread the word and bring a few friends along. And remember, keep it outside!

♪ It's The Outsiders Club. ♪

♪ It's The Outsiders Club. ♪

♪ Food is fuel ♪

♪ Welcome to the Fuel Lab ♪

- Welcome to the Fuel Lab! Where we experiment, cook, and learn all about food because-- - [Together] Food is fuel. - That's right. Food is fuel and it fuels our everyday activities. - That's right, Chase. It's important to put good wholesome food and veggies into your body to propel you throughout your entire day. - That's right. Now, what are we going to be making or cooking? - We're making grilled cheese. - Yes! Grilled cheese! - [Both] Grilled cheese! - Alright, so to get our grilled cheese we're going to start with our regular ingredients. However, we're going to make little mini-wini grilled cheeses. - Pocket edition grilled cheese. - That's right. So the first thing we need is our whole wheat bread. Bring that up. How 'bout let's lay out five. Two, three, four, and five. How 'bout some mayo on there. We got some low-fat mayo. There you go. I'm going to do a few, too. - [Chase] They're so tiny. - [Justin] I know, they are. They're gonna be tiny, but delicious. - [Chase] Yeah. - Okay, you're gonna get this last one. Good. Now, grab the cheese there. Yup, let's put a slice down on each one. Okay. Now, for something healthy. How about a little bit of sliced zucchini? - Okay. - Yes. Now you're building it. - [Chase] Put some color on there. - Yeah. How 'bout a little bit of tomato? - You know it's a good healthy. - [Justin] We have lots of nice color, some texture. - And flavor. - That's right. Now before we add on some more cheese and stuff, let's go ahead and season our vegetables we put on there. So you want just a tiny little turn of salt and I'll go with the pepper. Got it. There we go. Okay, now. How 'bout bacon? - Mm, bacon. - [Justin] Let's put a slice of bacon on each one. Got our pan on medium high heat over here. Okay, now cheese. - Cheese. - Let's do two pieces on top because we want it cheesy. - [Chase] That's why they call it grilled cheese. - Good. Gonna match up our bread here. We have our tops and our bottoms. - [Chase] Okay. - Alright. - Perfect. - Voilà. - How about a little mustard. You want some mustard on there? - Sure. - Sounds good. - Do you like mustard? - I love mustard. That's a French mustard called Dijon. - Dijon Mustard. - Can you say it in a French accent? - Dijon mustard. - Nice. 'Kay, keep going, we're almost there. So, in the mean time, I'm gonna put a little butter in our pan. Get in there. - What next, Chef? - Now, we're gonna put the tops on and finish the assembly of our sandwich. Now, I know this doesn't look like your typical grilled cheese, and that is a great thing. Because we want you to get outside of your comfort zone and try different things with your grilled cheese. There's so many things you can put on your grilled cheese, like lots of fresh veggies, huh? - Yeah. - Alright, let's put the tops on. Yup, and we're gonna smush it down a little bit so it's all there. - I've never had veggies on a grilled cheese. I'm sorta curious to see how this is gonna taste. - It's gonna be good. Alright, I'm gonna put these in the pan. Right on top of the butter. - Always nice to get a buttery taste. - [Justin] In they go. - And now we wait. - You know, it shouldn't take long for these to cook. Maybe two or three minutes. Maybe even two minutes on each side. We just want to make sure the cheese is nice and melty, and the bread's golden brown and then we know they're just right. Alright, I'm gonna go ahead and flip a couple of these. And then I'm going to have you flip a couple. - [Chase] Looks good. - [Justin] Golden brown and crispy. - [Chase] Just like we wanted. - Alright, Chase, think you can do one? - I don't know, I'll give a try. - Be careful. Easy. You got it. Nice! - Alright, I think these are about ready. You ready to plate 'em up? - Yeah. They look good. - 'Kay. Got our plate. And here we're serving it with a little bit of chips. We have some blue potato chips and some sweet potato chips. These aren't your average plain chips. These are nice and healthy and fun. Alright, here we go. Let's put 'em on the plate. How about grabbing a couple of those picks? We'll put it right through the center of the sandwiches. Awesome! - Even without the picks, they look pretty good. - That's what I like to hear. Alright. That looks phenomenal. - Man, these things didn't take long. - No, they cook pretty quick. - Yeah. - Alright, Chase. Let's taste it. - Alright. For a small thing like this, this packs a lot of flavor. - That's right. And they're nice, easy, fresh, and healthy sandwiches. - Hey, kids, for this recipe go to our website at theoutsidersclub.com. - Man, those grilled cheeses looked awesome. - Yeah, they did. They looked so awesome, they made me hungry. But now, it's time for the earth part. - Oh, I got this! - [Elainena] We used a drill and put a hole in the cap. Then, we threaded a rope through the hole to act as a wick for the water. Then, put the cap back on and then added the gravel. - Now dirt? - Yes, Brandon, now dirt. - Yes. - Next, we will add the plants. - And creatures! - Don't miss our little ecosystem coming to life. Brandon, Brandon. You're making more of a mess! - Do you wanna be a member of the Outsiders Club? It's pretty easy to join. Just go to theoutsidersclub.com, and click "Join the club." Then, get out there, enjoy the sun and have some fun, and experience everything being outside has to offer. Spread the word and bring a few friends along. And remember, keep it outside!

♪ It's The Outsiders Club. ♪

♪ It's The Outsiders Club. ♪

- We're almost done with our bottle ecosystem. We added the plants. - And now it's time for the creatures. - Hey, guys. Back just in time for the bugs! - Ew. - Awesome! - It's okay, Daja, we have enough bugs for everybody. - Great. - Okay, Brandon, I want to take the snails and put them in here. - Alright. One, that's two, and that's three. - Perfect. Okay, let's put the earth part on top, Chase. - Okay. - Perfect! Okay, Daja, let's have you put the crickets in. - Just hurry up before they come out! - Here. There's one.

(shout) - Okay, Daja, I need three earthworms in here. This is your part. - Okay, here we go. Three. Okay, okay. Ew. Okay, one. - [Elainena] Come on, Daja. - Okay. One. Two. - [Brandon] Here we go. - Actually, I think that's enough. - Okay. Good. They give me the heebie-jeebies. Gross. - Here, hold that. - Okay, I can hold this. This is fine. - My dad made this stand for the ecosystem. - Okay, in it goes. - There we go! All done! - Yep! - Aw. It's like our own little Outsiders Club world. - [Brandon] So, everything will just keep living off each other, right? - [Elainena] Yeah, exactly. I mean, it's a complete ecosystem. - [Daja] They're so cool. There's so much to look at. - Dude, my bug hunt was the same way. - I bet. - [Brandon] I never knew that world existed. I mean, I knew there were bugs out there, but everything I saw was amazing. I had a great time with Eva in her backyard. - Yeah, and the grilled cheese recipe was not what I expected. But, it was really good. - Thanks for hanging out with us today. For more information on what we did, go to theoutsidersclub.com and remember-- - [Together] Keep it outside! - This episode of The Outsiders Club was brought to you by Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. - Were we helping? - Participation? - Yeah, yeah! There goes a ribbon! - Daja, you did great. - You completed your fear. How was it? - Great. - Were the worms a little icky? - Yeah, they were kinda long. It's okay, though. - So, Elainena. If you get an A on this project, are you taking this back home or you just going to free all these? - Yeah, I want to see how long this ecosystem could last. - So, you're gonna take it home? - Yeah, totally. - Are the snails gonna eat the worm? How does that work? - I don't think they'll eat the worms. - Like how do the crickets eat worms anyway? I mean do the crickets eat the worms, or do the worms eat the crickets? - I don't think they eat each other. If they did, I don't think so. - You said they live off each other. - Exactly.