Safer & Funner at Home
In response to the COVD-19 and Governor Ever’s “Safer at Home” order, Wisconsinites banded together to flatten the curve and minimize the impact of the coronavirus. The weight of this change on parents with school-aged children is real. To help with that, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (formerly Madison Audubon) worked to reformat, rebundle, and post as many of our interactive, educational, FUN, and perfect-for-social-distancing activities for you to access, as always, for free.
We call this our “Safer & Funner at Home” programming!
Here are some suggestions for new ways to connect with nature and relax. Most importantly, all of these activities you can do either from your home or while maintaining physical distancing.
We’ll be adding more to this page as we’re able to — check back regularly!
CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE VIDEO LESSONS FOR KIDS!
We are hosting lots of online teaching and learning experiences now, and they’re all free and family friendly. Tune into an upcoming lesson over Facebook live, or watch a past video!
Forces of Nature Virtual Summer Camp
This four-week virtual summer camp will help kids be the scientists as they observe and learn about all of the animals in their neighborhoods. Minimal screen time, best for grades 2-6.
Nature Journals for Kids and Adults
Journaling helpds kids (and adults!) take the time to slow down, notice details, and make observations. Learn how to create your own DIY nature journal with supplies at home — all for free!
Bird Skulls are Cool!
There’s so much to learn about bird skulls! Check out the differences between species, and explore why they are shaped and function differently.
Nature Art
Take some time to notice the details with nature art! A collection of lessons gets your kids’ creative juices flowing and scientific minds churning.
Exploring Plants
Spring is springin’ and plants are growin’. Whether they’re growing in sidewalk cracks or out at one of our sanctuaries, plants are great for learning!
FIELD GUIDE FOR KIDS
The booklet includes a small selection of mammals, insects, herps, and plants to get you started in your field identification fun.
Scavenger Hunts & nature baskets
Searching for natural objects is a great way to get kids active, outside, curious, and noticing details! Check out a bunch of great, DIY, free scavenger hunt suggestions — and learn how a nature basket can amplify the experience.
Connecting with Nature
A variety of ideas to help young ones of all ages safely explore the great outdoors, with adult supervision. Take a walk, sit for a spell, put on a blindfold and hug a tree — you have options!
Get Moving!
When your kids just gotta MOVE, get them outside with these educational games where they can learn how a bat catches moths, or how owl eyes work.
Bird Guide for Kids
Learning to identify birds is fun and challenging! This guide is specially designed for kids’ brains and hands. Download the computer-viewing or print-at-home version.
BANNER PHOTO: Anyone at any age can become a birder! This young boy peeks at the magnified world through his binoculars. SoWBA photo
