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Just for Kids

You can spark a passion for wildlife at any age! These activities, games, and programs are a great way to help kids learn more about Minnesota’s wildlife.

Virtual games

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  • Duck games and more
  • Match the waterfowl game
  • Virtual wetlands coloring book
  • PBS creature feature games
  • Audubon for Kids
  • Interactive bird song poster

 

Activity sheets and booklets

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  • Animal tracking activity sheet
  • Wild and Rare Species activity booklet
  • Scientific and Natural Areas coloring book
  • Discover the Forest activity booklet
  • The Book of Stuff to Do Outside
  • Fall, winter, and spring activity booklets from Minnesota Naturalists

 

Family activities

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  • The Raptor Center’s Reading with Raptors series
  • Start a bird feeder
  • Build a nest box
  • Attend an event
  • Learn about the nature around you with iNaturalist
  • Watch a webcam

 

Youth programs

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  • Junior Park Naturalists program
  • Minnesota Master Naturalist Explorers
  • National Wildlife Federation Kids & Nature programs
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