Take a look at what New Brunswick’s NatureKids have been up to lately!
Winter can be a time full of magic, a season that invites creativity, curiosity, and sensory exploration. For February, NatureKids groups were encouraged to embrace the season through activities that engaged their senses in winter. These activities were designed to help participants appreciate winter’s beauty, understand seasonal adaptation, and give a new perspective to winter.
In December, we dove into the world of birds with the Christmas Bird Count and this month, we kept the excitement going! We introduced new activities and resources to inspire budding birdwatchers, encouraging kids to observe, explore, and learn more about our feathered friends.
December was Christmas Bird Count month, so naturally, our theme of the month was birds! The Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running citizen science project, dating back to 1900. Each year, groups head outdoors to observe and record the birds they see, contributing valuable data to help scientists track bird populations over time.
This month with NatureKids: Fall Fun!, Groups were encouraged to embrace the autumn spirit with many themed activities using natural materials.
NatureKids – October 2024 This month’s NatureKids theme took flight with a focus on bats—creatures that really know how to “wing it” in the wild! Groups got creative by crafting their own bats using natural materials and investigating the habitats where these animals live, eat, and roost (sleep) with bat frames. Participants had the chance …
NatureKids is back and groups have been getting outside and exploring the colours of fall via… Mushrooms!
NatureKids – End of Year 2024 For May, with Spring quickly arriving, participating NatureKids were encouraged to go outside and look for Flowers and Pollinators. The Fredericton Boys and Girls Club had loads of fun crafting some suncatchers inspired by the pollinators in their neighborhood. Les Hérons de 2b had a special guest, with a …
NatureKids – April 2024 For April, participating NatureKids were encouraged to participate in City Nature Challenge and become field scientists and conduct their very own Bioblitz. Les Hérons de 2B helped clean their schoolyard for Earth Day. Cub Club were quick to get outside and start making observations on iNaturalist as soon as they got …
NatureKids – February 2024 For February 2024, participating NatureKids groups had their fingers crossed for good snow to hunt for tracks, but even without the snow, groups took the time to explore outside and learn about New Brunswick wildlife. Here we Grow got inspired by nature tracks and created their own very own clay sculptures! …
NatureKids – January 2024 For January 2024, participating NatureKids groups were encouraged to have some fun in the snow and think about the ways creatures have evolved to survive a long, cold winter. Les Hérons de 2b played games to explore migration, insulation and hibernation. They even took the fun indoors and drew the animals …
