Have you ever wondered what the differences are between frogs and toads? You’re in luck! Airen and our Nature Museum frog and toad friends are here to break down their […]
Exploring leaf litter
Have you ever stopped to take a close look at the soil leaves that crunch under our feet as we walk outside? These leaves and loose soil that sit atop […]
Sound mapping!
Materials Paper or note card with an “X” Pencil Attach the paper to a piece of cardboard with a rubber band to make a little DIY clipboard! Getting Ready Get […]
Go on a nature walk with Nicole!
In today’s episode of Curious By Nature, we’re looking up high and down low for some animal evidence! Click the thumbnail above to join Nicole on her nature walk and see […]
Flutter Into Fall From Home
Happy Fall, everyone! Let’s spend the day learning all about butterflies! Click the button below to access your printable Adventure Guide. In it, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy the […]
Black swallowtail spotlight
Black swallowtail butterflies (Papilio polyxenes) are an extraordinarily beautiful and common butterfly that, with the right plants, many people can observe in their own backyards. We receive tons of questions […]
All about fireflies!
In our season premiere of Curious By Nature, we’re taking a closer look at the insects that light up the summer night sky. Join Allen in part 1 of our […]
Puzzling together insect metamorphosis
Insects are capable of undergoing a complete change in appearance throughout their life cycles. The process of growth and development from an egg all the way to their adult form […]
The insect body song
Insects can come in lots of different shapes and sizes, but there are a few traits that all insects share. According to Merriam-Webster, an insect is defined as “any of […]
Curious questions, small bugs, big answers
We often get great questions about insects during our programs based on their observations of these small creatures. We took the chance to ask Allen, our entomologist, to answer some […]
