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Hi! Glad you’re here. You can play an important part in helping wildlife. With the fun activities below, together we can explore the living things in your yard and learn how to treat them in a friendly way. And, you can even become a citizen scientist.

Did you know the average yard contains MILLIONS of organisms? Some, such as birds and mammals, you can find and identify through exploration. Many others are so tiny they can only be seen with a magnifying glass.

What kinds of organisms live in your yard?
Do they travel out of your yard? If so, where do they go?
Can you attract more birds and wildlife to your yard?
What things can you do to help wildlife?
What is biodiversity and can you find it in your yard?
Is your yard part of a bigger ecosystem? What kind?

There’s only one sure way to begin answering these questions…GO OUTDOORS! Go on a backyard safari! Have fun with the suggested nature activities below that will guide you in your exploration. You already have the most important tools needed to begin…your senses (sight, hearing, smell, and touch). Ready? Let’s go!

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