category: Activity

Great Horned Owl Activity | 3-5 grade

When the sun goes down and we head to bed, a different world is waking up! We may be able to hear...

Pollinator Matching Activity | 2nd grade

As we enjoy the blooms of spring, we have many creatures to thank. Show us what you already know about pollinators by...

Santa Cruz Nature Bingo

Play this bingo game during your time at home, yard, or neighborhood! Throughout the day stop to look out your window and...

Skull Detectives Activity | 2-3 grade

There’s a mystery that we need to solve. What do these animals eat? Observe three different native animal skulls and learn about...

Weather Observation Activity | 3rd grade

Careful observation and data collection are practices that all scientists and naturalists employ to aid in exploring and understanding the natural world....

Plant Growth Observations Activity | 2nd Grade

What do plants need to grow and how do different seasons affect them? To answer these questions we need to pay close...

Animals in Their Habitats Activity | 2nd grade

What do animals need to survive? This short lesson explores that question and dives into the different kinds of places where animals...

Bird Beak Activity | 2nd grade

You can learn a lot about an animal just by making careful observations. If you want to know what an animal eats,...

How to Make a Spore Print

Mini Museum Exhibit Project | 2nd Grade

What kind of thinking goes into the design of a natural history exhibit? Throughout three lessons, students deepen their observation-making abilities, learn...

How to Make a Plant Press

Pressing plants is a fun spring activity! Read below to learn how to make your own plant press at home. Materials Cardboard...

What’s In a Naturalist’s Backpack?

Who is a naturalist? It doesn’t take much to be a naturalist – anyone can be one! A naturalist is someone who enjoys...