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Backyard Biologist 2022

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Become an Expert Backyard Biologist

Did you know…? YOU are a scientist!! This month, we will be exploring the life that exists in our very own backyards! Join us in exploring and asking questions about the plants and insects that live in North Carolina with us!

Don’t forget to participate in our Backyard Biologist social media challenge to win cool prizes. Good luck!

Backyard Biologist Activities

LESSON

LEARN ALL ABOUT THE PLANTS AND INSECTS THAT LIVE IN YOUR BACKYARD, AT YOUR SCHOOL, AT THE PARK, ON THE PLAYGROUND, OR EVEN INSIDE YOUR HOUSE.

OBSERVE

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF INSECTS IN YOUR BACKYARD WITH OUR HANDS-ON FIELD TRACKING ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

IF YOU OR AN ADULT HAVE A SMARTPHONE OR TABLET, DOWNLOAD THE iNATURALIST APP TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY PLANTS AND INSECTS THAT YOU CAN TAKE PICTURES OF!

RESOURCE

WATCH THIS VIDEO ON THE LIFE CYCLE OF A BUTTERLY!

TEST

PUT YOUR BACKYARD BIOLOGIST SKILLS TO THE TEST.

OPTIONAL

SEE WHAT ALL OF THE BUZZ IS ABOUT! ENTER OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE AND WIN PRIZES

Keep Exploring!