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Curiosity is a scientist’s superpower! Kids are naturally curious, making observations and asking questions about their world. When a child notices a cardinal fly by and wonders how it got its red feathers, they might not realize it, but they’re…

Sometimes mobile technology hinders students’ observations and participation because they are scrolling through social media, texting, watching random videos, or playing games. However, technology is also a useful tool that can be incorporated into many activities to engage students and…

As spring slowly approaches in North America, we know that many species will begin puffing up their chests and filling the air with trills and chirps in hopes of attracting a mate for their future family. Worried about how good…

Birds are everywhere, in virtually every habitat, at all times of the year. Simply pay attention to the world around you and you’ll be amazed by the various species of birds and nature itself. The annual Great Backyard Bird Count…

By Tori Varlack, K-12 Education Assistant

I’m 10 years old, sitting at the breakfast table eating a muffin and a banana. Out of the corner of my eye, I see a flash of black. Suddenly I’m at the window positioned perfectly…

As the K-12 Learning Coordinator, I develop and deliver transformational training for educators that supports them in connecting students to nature, strengthens their skills in using participatory (citizen) science, and increases their comfort in guiding students in inquiry investigations. I…

If you teach kids, at some point it is likely that one of those students will ask you what they can do for a baby bird that’s lying helpless outside of its nest. Even worse, they might even walk up…

Join families from around the world exploring nature through fun, hands on Quests! Choose between outdoor or indoor quests, or mix it up.

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