Explore nature wherever you go! Get connected with our local plants, animals and so much more with our new Wonder Workbooks. No computer necessary!
These downloadable and printable nature workbooks are perfect for families, summer camps, daycares, and community and school groups of all types! Browse our themed workbooks below and check back often for new editions.
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Butterflies & Moths Vol. 1
Explore local Chicago butterflies, moths, and more in this Wonder Workbook!

Outdoor Exploration Vol. 1
Discover local species and look at your local park and backyard in a new way in this Wonder Workbook!

Art & Nature Vol. 1
Bring out your inner artist with the fun activities and crafts in this Wonder Workbook!

Frogs & Toads
Explore local frog and toad species with the activities and guides in this Wonder Workbook!

Animals in the City
Discover some of the cool critters you can find throughout the city in this Wonder Workbook!

Reptiles Vol. 1
Snakes, turtles, and lizards! Learn all about these amazing reptiles in this Wonder Workbook!

Plants Vol. 1
There are so many plants that help our local animals. Discover them and more in this Wonder Workbook!

Crawly Critters Vol. 1
We’re a-buzz over these cool bugs. Learn all about local insects in this Wonder Workbook!

Plants Vol. 2
Flowers, trees, and more take center stage in this second installment of our Plants Wonder Workbook Series.

Talkin’ About Turtles
We’re turtle-y crazy for turtles! Take a deeper dive in this second installment in the Reptiles Wonder Workbook series in this Wonder Workbook!

Bunches of Butterflies
We’re taking flight with butterflies and moths! Take a closer look at these beauties in this second Wonder Workbook installment.

Making Art with Nature
Art inspiration is all around us! Grab your pencils, paint, and more to make art in this second Wonder Workbook installment.

Sensational Snakes
Ssslither on over and check out our latest Wonder Workbook in the reptiles series – Sensational Snakes!

Natural History Collections
Learn how to press your own plants, explore our taxidermy maker activity, and more in our Wonder Workbook dedicated to natural history collections!

Outdoor Exploration Vol. 2
Get outside and make some fun discoveries. Check out our latest Wonder Workbook dedicated to outdoor exploration!

Crawly Critters Vol. 2
Cockroaches, worms, and more! We’re taking a closer look a crawly critters in this latest Wonder Workbook installment!

Sustainability at Home
Resolve to make more sustainable choices. Download our Sustainability at Home Wonder Workbook to explore recycling, water conservation, and more with your young scientist.

Winter Wonderland
Don’t let the cold stop you from exploring nature and science! Use this booklet to help guide your nature walks, give you ideas for crafts, and more.