Getting outside together is so much fun. Nurture that time to encourage the deeper discovery of plants, animals, and wildlife. This fall, take a moment to admire changing leaves, watch for migrating birds, and discover acorns, seed pods, and other signs of the season. More ideas below.

Two orange leaves side by side, one with a cat face drawn on it

Make Leaf Litter Critters

Go leaf peeping for faces! Snap a photo of a fall leaf, then use your device to draw digital details and turn it into a happy, sad, or scary leaf critter.

Illustration of a girl looking up at a snag, a dead tree where owls, a woodpecker, a bluebird, a squirrel, and a raccoon live

Spot a Snag

Next time you’re in a forest, in a field, or near water, keep an eye out for snags. Use our checklist to describe what you discover about each one.

Keep the Fun Going

Explore kid-friendly recipes inspired by animals and nature.

Browse Recipes
Illustrated children building a fairy village from pumpkins, with acorn and pine cone characters and a garland of fall leaves

Turn a Pumpkin Into a Fairy House

Have you ever made a fairy house in the woods or your backyard? Here’s a twist that’s just right for autumn: a cozy home made from a pumpkin!

Illustration of two kids mixing moth bait in a bowl while cartoon moths flutter around them, one moth wearing a chef's hat

Calling All Moths!

Do you know the moths in your area? Since most fly at night, they’re not so easy to meet. Why not throw a moth party? The first step is to send out an invitation. Here’s how!

Person writing in a lined notebook outdoors among orange flowers, with the words Keep a Nature Notebook

How to Keep a Nature Notebook

Keep a nature journal! You can use your special notebook to keep track of what you see, hear, think, and feel when you’re outside in nature.

Enter your birthday to continue:

For verification only. See Privacy Policy.