Backyard Explorers
Explore the nature in your own backyard or on a Land Trust trail with these fun activities!
Animal Track Detectives
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Wild animals can be very good at hiding and hard to find. You can detect animals have been nearby by searching for tracks, scat, and other animal signs. Learn how to be an "animal detective" in your own backyard by learning how to identify animal tracks and observe your surroundings to find other clues animals leave behind.
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Totally Soil
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This is your chance to get your hands dirty! Discover what kind of soil you have in your backyard and what kinds of critters call it their home.
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Backyard Birding
Photo by Kevin FitzPatrick
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Practice identifying common birds in your backyard with a fun bingo game and learn how to make an easy pine cone bird feeder.
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Water Wonders
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Ever wonder where wild animals get water? Where does your water come from and where does it go? Learn about the significance of water for survival and discover human and animal water sources.
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Beauty of Butterflies
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Get a closer look at butterfly anatomy, learn about the lifecycle from egg to adult, and discover how butterflies and other pollinators help plants grow.
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Fun with Flowers
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Learn about flower anatomy and pollination. Explore flowers in your yard with Flower Bingo!
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Nocturnal Animals
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How do nocturnal animals search for food, find one another, and protect themselves in the dark? Learn about the special ways that nocturnal animals survive with very little light. Then try the Moonlight Walk scavenger hunt!
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