Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature! Read a great pond-related children’s book, learn about what lives in a pond, learn how to and try dipping for pond critters, use magnifying glasses to see the critters close-up.
Photo by Carolyn Byers/SoWBA
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Field Trips for Kids series this summer! On Saturday, August 9, we’ll be doing a Bird Hike for Kids! Enjoy the sights and sounds of birds in summer with a guided hike. Learn how to use binoculars and basic bird identification skills.
Photo by Carolyn Byers/SoWBA
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Field Trips for Kids series this summer! On Tuesday, July 15, we’re focusing on being Insect Detectives! Check out our bug collection (non-living), search for bugs using magnifying glasses, and discuss why insects are amazing and not always scary.
Photo by Carolyn Byers/SoWBA
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Field Trips for Kids series this summer! On Tuesday, June 24, we’re focusing on Pond Life! Read a great pond-related children’s book, learn about what lives in a pond, learn how to and try dipping for pond critters, use magnifying glasses to see the critters close-up.
Photo by Carolyn Byers/SoWBA
Curious and observant kids, join us for our new Nature Journaling Club for Kids this summer! Nature journaling can take the form of drawings, writing, notes, and more. We will see nature in a new way and grow our art and observation skills.
Photo by Carolyn Byers / SoWBA
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer! On August 8, we’re focusing on insects! These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance educators will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Carolyn Byers/SoWBA
Curious and observant kids, join us for our new Nature Journaling Club for Kids this summer! Nature journaling can take the form of drawings, writing, notes, and more. We will see nature in a new way and grow our art and observation skills.
Photo by Carolyn Byers / SoWBA
Curious and observant kids, join us for our new Nature Journaling Club for Kids this summer! Nature journaling can take the form of drawings, writing, notes, and more. We will see nature in a new way and grow our art and observation skills.
Photo by Carolyn Byers / SoWBA
Curious and observant kids, join us for our new Nature Journaling Club for Kids this summer! Nature journaling can take the form of drawings, writing, notes, and more. We will see nature in a new way and grow our art and observation skills.
Photo by Carolyn Byers / SoWBA
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer! On July 18, we’re focusing on owls! These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance educators will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Arlene Koziol
Curious and observant kids, join us for our new Nature Journaling Club for Kids this summer! Nature journaling can take the form of drawings, writing, notes, and more. We will see nature in a new way and grow our art and observation skills.
Photo by Carolyn Byers / SoWBA
Curious and observant kids, join us for our new Nature Journaling Club for Kids this summer! Nature journaling can take the form of drawings, writing, notes, and more. We will see nature in a new way and grow our art and observation skills.
Photo by Carolyn Byers / SoWBA
This field trip is cancelled due to low registration. Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Field Trips for Kids series this summer! On June 13, we’re focusing on deer! These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for kids and their grown ups. Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance educators will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS
We’re sorry, this field trip is cancelled. Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this fall! On November 11, we’re talking about turkeys!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Badgerland Bird Alliance educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Arlene Koziol
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this fall! On October 14, it’s all about deer!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Badgerland Bird Alliance educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Monica Hall
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this fall! On September 9, we’re talking about bears!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Madison Audubon educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Eric Bégin
This field trip is now full. Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer! On August 17, we’re talking about Magnificent Monarchs!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Madison Audubon educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Arlene Koziol
This field trip is cancelled. Please join us on Aug. 17 instead! Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Madison Audubon educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer! On August 3, we’re talking about Animal Furs!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Madison Audubon educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer! On July 27, we’re having a Bird Beak Bonanza!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Madison Audubon educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Phil Brown
We’re sorry, this field trip is cancelled. Please join us next week! Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Madison Audubon educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Madison Audubon
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer! On July 6, we’re focusing on Scat-tastic Fun!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Madison Audubon educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Madison Audubon
We’re sorry, this field trip is cancelled due to unhealthy air quality. Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer! On June 29, we’re focusing on Pond Dipping!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Madison Audubon educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Carolyn Byers / Madison Audubon
Grab the kids and join us for a fun morning outdoors learning about nature in our Family Field Trip series this summer! On June 22, the focus will be All About Owls at Warner Park!
These field trips are designed to be fun and educational for families with kids. Madison Audubon educators Carolyn Byers and Mickenzee Okon will pair some of our school year lessons and games to make these outings not just informational but memorable and silly all in one.
Photo by Monica Hall
Madison Audubon education director Carolyn Byers will present on two topics during the Madison-area Green and Healthy Schools Summit at Wingra School, Madison on June 20! The summit is designed to bring educators in the Madison area together to embrace nature connection and outdoor learning for all. The keynote speakers are Principal Nou Vang Vue, Lake View Elementary and Christopher Kilgour of Color in the Outdoors.
It's time to get out your nature journals! Explore smell, taste, and color with Milcah as we journal about our favorite fruits. Bring a piece of fruit and nature journaling supplies if you have them. This event will be a second session of our nature journaling event a few weeks ago— this gives you another opportunity to share and reflect with Milcah live via comments. This event is geared towards kids in grades 2-6, but all ages are welcome!
Artwork by Kate Rutter
Join Milcah in learning about bird calls! We'll talk about why birds call and sing, how a songbird's vocal organs differ from ours, and close with some backyard bird call ID. All ages are welcome!
Photo by John Benson FCC
Come nature journal with Carolyn and Milcah! We'll explore smell, taste, and color in our nature journals. Bring one or two pieces of fruit to draw along with your favorite art supplies. We'll be using store bought and garden-grown strawberries, but you can bring whatever you like. We’ll be making great comparisons like in the nature journal page by Kate Rutter shown below.
Registration not required; held online.
Photo by Brenna Marsicek
Insects can make sounds in lots of different ways. Join Milcah in making a "bug buzzer" — a craft that explores how bugs make sound using air vibrations— as a part of this summer's Forces of Nature Virtual Summer Camp (madisonaudubon.org/forces-of-nature). Campers and non-campers are all welcome to join in!
Campers in the Super Explorers Club have the supplies to make one in their kit, but other friends at home will need:
- tape
- string (about 12" long)
- craft stick (a short pencil or straw will also work)
- scrap paper/index card
- 2 eraser caps
- scissors
To tune in, go to Madison Audubon's Facebook page and wait for the livestream to begin on July 1, 12pm CDT. We will also post links to the recording here afterward.
Cicada photo by iLike.sky via CC BY-NC 2.0
Did you know Sandhill Cranes use body language to talk to each other? Learn how to dance like a crane during this active (and interactive) lesson!
This lesson is created for campers in our virtual summer camp called Forces of Nature. But anyone can join in! To learn more about camp, visit madisonaudubon.org/forces-of-nature
To join in, visit Madison Audubon’s Facebook page at 1:00pm on Friday, June 25 and wait for the livestream to begin. We will also post links to the video here afterwards.
Photo by Arlene Koziol
With smartphones in hand and virtual schools, friendships, and experiences, Generations Y, Z, and Alpha face intense barriers from exploring birding and nature in person. However, the sustainability of conservation relies on an empowered and impassioned younger generation.
