Nature Cat | Activities
Activities
It’s time to get outside and take the Nature Cat show on the road! These games, activities, and nature-inspired crafts not only serve as a resource for parents and educators, but also as a direct and fun connection to nature that builds on kids’ knowledge gained from watching Nature Cat! Whether in the yard, park, or classroom, these first-hand experiences with nature are designed to help children develop a greater sense of wonder and curiosity for outdoor exploration.
Hey, Girl Scouts! You can now team up with Nature Cat and his pals to earn a free Nature Cat Explorer patch! Get started on your Girl Scout outdoor adventure here!

Amazing Animals

Bird Watching
Here are a few tips to help you become an expert bird-watcher.

Rubber Stamp Animal Tracks
Make your very own animal tracks with homemade stamps!

Track Those Tracks
Compare tracks from different animals, and learn to identify an animal by its tracks!
Earth Day is Every Day

Nature Cat Grass Head
Make a silly Nature Cat head with real plant "fur" on top!

Nature Cat Puppet
Reuse your paper bags by turning them into Nature Cat and his friends!
Outdoor Explorers

Fossil Fun
Learn how imprints become fossils by using clay to make your own pretend "fossil."

Trail Journal
Use this journal to keep track of what you see and hear in national parks!

A Tree-tastic Scavenger Hunt
Follow the life of a tree from seed to rotting log and uncover a special secret.
Super Science

Ice Fishing
Learn about the properties of ice and salt with this quick and fun science experiment!

Wildlife Journal
Keep track of all the animals you meet with your very own journal!