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Look for Wildlife in a Pond

A pond is a busy place in summer. Put on your rubber boots and march the family down to the edge of a pond, lake, stream, or river and see for yourselves! …

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explore, lake, pond, river, stream, summer
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Take a Bug Hike

Some “bugs” are bothersome, but plenty aren’t pests at all. Set off on a quest for the best kinds of bugs—and see who you meet! …

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bug, bugs, explore, hike, insect
rotting log

Investigate a Rotten Log

What’s so great about a dead log? Pick apart your own rotten log for clues. …

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animal homes, creepy crawlies, explore
Scavenger Hunt

Explore with a Backyard Scavenger Hunt

Create a list of natural items appropriate for the season and location, and see how many your children can find. …

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backyard, explore, scavenger hunt
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Take Another Look Hike

Go for a walk down a familiar path and write down what you find. What You Need Pad of paper …

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explore, hike, nature
Robin eggs

Learn About Bird Eggs

How large is a hummingbird’s egg? An owl’s egg? Here’s how common fruits and vegetables can help you size up …

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birds, eggs, explore, robins
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Plant Seeds In Your Socks

Explore how seeds can travel and plant themselves. What You Need Access to an area overgrown with grass and weeds …

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explore, nature, plants, walking
Seeds

Collect and Learn About Seeds

Go for a walk outside and see what kinds of seeds you can find. What You Need Egg carton Seed …

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explore, nature, seeds
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Map Your Campsite

The next time you go camping, practice your mapping skills by drawing your campsite. What You Need Crayons Paper What …

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crayons, explore, maps, parents
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Final Fur Photo Credits

  • Alligator Snapping Turtle: Peter Paplanus
  • American Badger: James Perdue
  • American Pika: Danny Nesor
  • Arctic Fox: Pixbay-TPS Dave
  • Armadillo: Frances Gaines
  • Atlantic Puffin: David Klaasen
  • Balck-capped chickadee: Jennifer Kocher
  • Bald Eagle: Donna Torres
  • Barking Tree Frog: USGS
  • Beaver: Steve Hersey
  • Bisons: Jane Zalewski
  • Black Bear: Steve Perry
  • Brown Pellican: Don Bruschera
  • Canada Lynx: Kiether Williams
  • Dall Sheep: Jan Cook
  • Florida Panther: Brian Imparato
  • Great Blue-Heron: NIC Stoltzfus
  • Great Horned Owl: Joile Gordon
  • Green Sea Turtle: Florida Fish and Wildlife
  • Grizzly Bear: Kandace Heimerr
  • Hawaiin Monk Seal: Flickr-NOAA
  • Horseshoe Crab: iStock
  • Javelina: Flickr-WPLynn
  • Monarch: JOANNE TAYLOR
  • Moose: Pixbay-TPS Dave
  • Mountain Lions: iStock
  • Octopus: Hans Glauser
  • Orca: iStock
  • Prairie Dog: Pixbay-Kikersbay
  • Pronghorn: Pixbay-Skeeze
  • Sea Otter: Katherine Davis
  • Virginia Big-Eared Bat: USFWS

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