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.
Build a giant bird nest from sticks, leaves, and grass that is big enough to climb inside! A fun outdoor nature play activity.
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.
Would you like to see a tardigrade up close? The best way is by looking at it through a microscope.
How can you show your “tree appreciation”? Go outside and have some fun with trees!
Play a leaf memory game using real leaves from outside! Match pairs of leaves by shape, color, and size.
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!