Go on a Nest Quest
…building sturdy comfy nests that can be found in trees, gutters, and even windowsills. “Weaver birds” like orioles construct elaborate nests Good Job! Good Job! IDENTIFY: If you find a…
Wind is Wonderful
…Get Started Flying a kite is easier and more fun with a friend. Here are some simple kite-flying tips: Awesome! Awesome! Find an open area with no trees, overhead power…
Amazing Bird Dads
…nesting in bushes, or trees. Can you find a male bird bringing food to a nesting mate or feeding baby birds? Wonderful! Wonderful! IDENTIFY: Can you hear a male bird…
Play Camping Bingo
There’s so much to see and observe when you go camping! You can make a game out of it by playing Camping Bingo. Let’s Get Started Whether you go on…
Camp Out, Camp In, Camp On
…make a simple shelter outside with just a rope, an old blanket, a sheet, a few rocks, and two trees! Great! Great! Staying at home. Use sheets, blankets, beach towels,…
Go on a Flower Hike
…with a lot of petals. Don’t forget to look at trees, shrubs, grasses, and groundcovers that bloom throughout the summer. Note: If you’re not in your own yard or flower…
What’s the Buzz
…Great! SEARCH: Honey bees live in hives where they lay eggs and store food like honey and pollen. Native bumblebees live in seasonal colonies in holes in trees, walls, or…
Build a Home for Bees
…made by other creatures, or burrow in holes in trees or stems. You can mimic their nest style and make a home for them. Amazing! Amazing! Bees are important pollinators….
Search for Fall
The first day of fall is September 22nd! (Fall Equinox). No matter where you live, you’re sure to find signs of the new season if you look carefully. Let’s Get…
Take a Nature Walk to School
Walking to school is a great way to make friends, get some exercise, and help the environment. Let’s Get Started Walk to School Day is held annually on the Wednesday…
