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Engaging with Nature at Home

Here is a compiled list of activities that are great for the entire family, as well as some specific websites aimed at  keeping children of all ages engaged with nature at home. Click on the underlined title to be taken to that website.
For Everyone:
  • Nature-in-Place
A growing collection of resources to help you connect with nature in or near your home.
  • Nature Activities to Help Your Family Through the Pandemic
​This webpage curated by the Children and Nature Network that lists ten different ways to get out in nature, even if nature doesn't feel readily available.  
  • Virtual Tours of National Parks
  • Virtual Tours of Alaska​
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 For Kids:
  • How Children Can Stay Connected to Nature 
This webpage curated by the Children and Nature Network and lists ideas for ways to get kids outside and active in a safe way.
  • Lincoln Park Zoo's Nature Play at Home
This website is Lincoln Park Zoo's way to help children stay engaged with nature in the comfort of your neighborhood. It lists fun ideas to get the family outside and interacting with the world around them.
  • Earth Challenge 2020
​Join the challenge to help save our Earth! This website leads you to join a nature related data collection challenge in your area. It can motivate kids to go outside while keeping them interested. 
  • Animal Cameras
    ​Animal Cameras are a great way to get outdoors without leaving your home! Each name says it all; you can go to zoos, prairies, or nature reserves around the world. Click on a name to see what different animals are doing right now!
    • EarthCam Animal Cameras
    • Midewin National Tall Grass Prairie (Illinois Bison Cam
    • Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
    • San Diego Zoo
    • Smithsonian's National Zoo

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