Finding Fireflies
When you go hiking or camping at night, you can see many creatures who only come out in the dark. You can find and observe fireflies glowing at night. Let’s…
When you go hiking or camping at night, you can see many creatures who only come out in the dark. You can find and observe fireflies glowing at night. Let’s…
…go, of course. Great! Great! Moths come in all sizes. The largest moths in North America—and among the most spectacular have a 6-inch wingspan—belong to the family Saturniidae. Perhaps the…
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…Get Started Flying a kite is easier and more fun with a friend. Here are some simple kite-flying tips: Good Job! Good Job! Find an open area with no trees,…
…how to find them. You can learn to identify the animals living in your neighborhood even if you don’t see them out in the open, by the footprints they leave…
…go, of course. Great! Great! Moths: Moths fly at night, so they are attracted to white or pale-colored flowers that are open after dark. Examples are evening primrose, yucca, and…
Make simple games with rocks and natural objects and play them outside. Let’s Get Started What are some of your favorite board games? If you like to play Checkers, Tic-tac-toe…
Let’s Get Started Ask an adult to join you on a night time walk and see “whoooo’s” calling! If you’re lucky enough to hear an owl, try calling back. Amazing!…
…you find so you can research them further later on. Amazing! Amazing! LISTEN: While you explore and search for micro-habitats, stand still and listen for rustling leaves, buzzing, chirping birds,…