Getting children involved in nature projects is not only time well-spent together but also provides the opportunity to pass on your values of care and compassion for all living creatures.
NOTE: Safety first! When preparing for any activity involving children, consider the child's age and abilities. Some children will need more adult help than others.
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Birdwatching for Beginners
Beginning bird watching is easy and entertaining -- and can be double the fun when done with a child. Start with the ones in your own backyard. Learn more
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Exploring with a Pond Peeper
You can build your own Pond Peeper to explore the many layers of interests in the water. Learn more
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Homemade Treats for Birds
When the weather turns cold, our feathered friends living outside our homes and in our neighborhoods may need help finding food. Learn more
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How Kids Speak Up for Animals
You can take part in discussions and influence decisions about animals as an individual or as part of a group. Here are some tips on how to be heard. Learn more
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How to Create a Child’s Garden
Like to get your hands dirty? Want to watch things grow? With the help of a grown-up, you can become a gardener or farmer. Learn more
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How to Identify Coyote Tracks
More and more of us are living in wildlife areas and encountering wild animals. And many of those wild animals have adapted their lifestyles to ours. Learn more
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How to Make a Bird Deflector
Every year more than 100 million birds die as a result of hitting glass in the United States alone. You can prevent some bird injuries by helping birds avoid flying into your windows at home by making a simple but effective bird deflector. Learn more
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How to Make a Hiking Stick
You can avoid surprising snakes and other wildlife by singing, talking loudy and using a homemade walking stick Learn more
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How to Make a Rain Stick
Here's a project that will help you celebrate Earth Day or provide a group activity for campers or help you enjoy a rainy afternoon indoors Learn more
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How to Make a Wildlife Journal
Keeping a wildlife journal lets you track the changes in wildlife from season to season, year to year. Learn more
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How to Make a Windsock
There are a number of creative ways to keep wildlife out of your garden. Some can be scared away with a simple windsock. Learn more
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How to Make an Explorer’s Kit
Curious to learn more about your backyard? Putting together an Explorer's Kit is a great first step. Learn more
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How to Make Bat Table Decorations
While making these fun and cute decorations, take time to disspell some of the many misconceptions about bats. Learn more
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How to Make Fun Snakes
These fun snakes, like most real ones, are harmless. But they won't run away! (Do snakes run? Hmmm.) Learn more
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How to Teach Respect for Wildlife
Because a healthy respect for animal life is learned at an early age, it's important to know how to teach children to have respect for animal life and welfare. Learn more
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Three Deer Games
Here are some games to share with the littler "dears" in your life. Learn more