Take it Outside!

Kids can discover nature in parks, wildlife refuges, and backyards. Bring a magnifying lens, bug box, binoculars, field guide and your sense of adventure this summer!

Moths at Night

Moths and other night bugs flock to light. Hang a white sheet in your yard near an outdoor light and see who comes to visit.

Creepy Crawlies!

Look under rocks and logs for earthworms, pill bugs, beetles and more. Use a bug box to get a closer look but be sure to put the creatures back where you found them.

Build Fairy Houses

Find a cool spot in the shade and build a house for fairies! Use fallen sticks and leaves, rocks, shells, moss and seeds to create shelters for your tiny elfin friends.

Animal and Bird Scavenger Hunts

How many birds and animals can you spot on a neighborhood walk? Visit www.asri.org/audubon-at-home for scavenger hunt sheets to get you started.

Bees and Butterflies

Bring the kids to the Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol. How many bees and butterflies can you find in the pollinator garden? Then step inside the Center and learn all about these creatures in the Curiosity Corner.

Nature Journaling and Sketching

Engage older children and those artistically inclined. Bring along a notebook, colored pencils, and your creative spirit on a hike.

Leaf Rubbings

Take crayons and paper on a hike to capture the shapes of leaves you find. Place the paper over different leaves and rub with the crayon - make a collage when you get home! (Be sure to avoid poison ivy.)

Search for Crabs!

Head to the rocky shore with Audubon to look for crabs and other marine life. Part of Free Family Fun Day programming in Bristol on August 3, 2024. Learn more at asri.org/calendar.

Visit asri.org/audubon-at-home for scavenger hunts, insect and animal IDs, nature crafts, outdoor activities, and more!