In cities like Chicago, windows can become a hazard to migrating birds. Birds might try to fly through the glass they can’t see, or they might fly towards glass that […]
Make your own paper sssnake!
There are thousands of different types of snakes in the world, some as thin as a piece of spaghetti and some almost as long as a school bus. They can […]
“Do snakes have bones?”
What types of body parts does a snake have? What do snake skeletons do? Airen’s bringing out some of our snake friends and preserved snake specimens to give us a […]
“How do you take care of your butterflies?”
That’s a question our facilitators get asked a lot! Have you ever wondered what butterflies eat? Or where our butterflies come from? Allen is here to give you a glimpse […]
Dressing for the weather
Fall brings lots of seasonal changes. Leaves turn yellow, orange, red, and then fall; temperatures drop; the amount of daylight grows shorter. Animals prepare for winter or migrate. Some animals […]
Squirrel drey discovery!
The two common squirrels found in Chicago are gray squirrel and fox squirrel. Both remain relatively active in the winter – they don’t hibernate! In periods of extreme cold, squirrels […]
What do snakes do in the winter?
How do cold-blooded animals deal with cold weather? We had lots of questions about snakes in the winter and Dr. Allison had lots of answers! Keep reading to learn about […]
National Bison Day
Every year, on the first Saturday of November, we recognize National Bison Day and celebrate the ecological, cultural, and economic contributions of the United States’ national mammal. Although they were […]
Let’s play Hungry Squirrel
Play a game to learn how squirrels find and save food to survive in the cold winter woodland. Materials Wooden acorns or pompoms of different colors (other items work too! […]
Animals in Disguise
Trick or treat? Our friends Elena and Allen are here with a very special Halloween episode of Curious By Nature! Today, they’re taking a look at how some of the animals […]
