What is Nature in Your Backyard?
Nature in Your Backyard brings hands-on wildlife education directly to schools and community spaces. Through outdoor, guided exploration, and nature journaling, children learn how native species live alongside them every day - and how they can connect with wildlife right outside their door.
Key Components of Nature in Your Backyard
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Nature JournallingKids receive their own nature journals and art supplies to record what they observe through drawing, while educators guide them with prompts that encourage deeper exploration and a stronger connection to the natural world.
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ObservationKids use guided observation to slow down and notice details in nature, with educators providing tools like magnifiers and binoculars to help them look closer and engage more deeply with wildlife.
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Native Species IdentificationChampions for Wildlife educators guide students in identifying native species, helping them recognize key characteristics and understand the role each plant and animal plays in their local ecosystem.
