NatureKids – October 2025

Exploring the Night: October NatureKids Adventures

This month, we’re exploring the hidden world of animals that come alive when the sun goes down! As the days grow shorter and the spooky season begins, we’re learning about nocturnal animals, those active at night, and crepuscular animals that prefer the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. October is the perfect time to dive into this mysterious world! These fascinating creatures have amazing adaptations like sharp hearing, big eyes, and silent movements that help them thrive in the dark. Some animals, like coyotes or foxes, even adjust their routines depending on how close they live to humans.

We’ve shared a variety of quick and active games to help groups connect with this theme. Try Bat and Moth, where players experience how bats use sound to find their prey; Raccoon Raiders, a sneaky game of nighttime scavenging; or Fox Pounce, where kids test their stealth and timing. Each activity encourages movement, listening, and imagination while learning about nocturnal behaviour.

Night Wind Blows is an adaptation of a classic icebreaker that lets kids share their own nighttime experiences: from seeing a raccoon or hearing an owl to staying up late for stargazing. It’s a great way to start conversations about how wildlife (and we!) experience the night differently.

Students can also add to their Nature Journals with the Sound Map activity — a calm, sensory exploration that helps them tune into the sounds around them, just as nocturnal animals rely on their hearing to navigate the night.

As the Halloween season approaches, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the spooky side of nature. Get outside, listen for the rustle of leaves or a distant hoot, and discover the amazing creatures that make the nighttime come alive!

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