Nature Kids
Are there bugs that live in the snow?
Most people might assume that bugs aren’t active outside during the winter because we rarely see them, but the truth is much cooler!
Read MoreMy BIG Alberta Backyard – Winter Animal Tracking
In the winter, animals leave tracks everywhere they go. Their tracks leave lots of hints. Was it a deer or a coyote that walked through? Were they in a group or alone? You can learn lots in information by being a nature detective and examining wildlife tracks.
Read MoreWhat happens to spiders in the winter?
Find out what happens to our favourite 8-legged air breathing arthropods during Alberta’s harsh winters.
Read MoreSwan Snowshoe Challenge
Try warming up an egg like a swan or running 100 m to take flight.
Read MoreWinter Bird Feeder Maze Activity
Download and print this fun activity sheet to help this winter bird find its way to the bird feeder!
Read MoreWinter Birdwatching Scavenger Hunt
Kids can have fun bird watching too! These activity sheets have been created with junior bird watchers in mind, so get out and get observing. How many of our feathered friends can you find?
Read MoreAmazing Amphibians & Riveting Reptiles
Recorded Presentation
Speaker: ALYSSA METRO & CORRIANNE BRONS
Host: Nature Alberta
Project FeederWatch
Get to know the birds in your backyard while helping scientists out at the same time!
Read MoreDo Red Squirrels Hibernate?
Do red squirrels hibernate? How do they survive Alberta’s harsh winters?
Read MoreWhat is a drey?
What is a drey and what does it have to do with squirrels?
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