Choose your own adventure this California Biodiversity Day! Explore the biodiversity around you through a series of activities for kids — from building tools to aid in your observations to scavenger hunts that showcase the variety of life in your neighborhood.
Observation Jar Activity | Make observations, explore the different ways we can group objects together, and create a jar full of our fun finds!
Make Your Own Museum | Museums might be closed but in this video you can learn to make your own natural history museum at home! Include a favorite exhibit from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History as well as your own curations.
Build a Bug Net | Reuse materials from your home to create a tool to help you observe the secret world of insects more closely — a bug net!
Nature Bingo | Tune into the biodiversity around you by following completing our nature bingo.
Monterey Bay Algae Guide | Dip your toes into the world of algae with this illustrated guide to local species and foraging ethics. Available in Spanish.
Cultivating Nature Awareness | Build your sensory awareness skills through nature journaling, games, stories, and exercises in mindfulness.
Pollinator Matching Activity | Explore the diversity of plants and insects around us through this fun game. Available in Spanish.