NATURE-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
Learning about nature, wildlife and how each of us can help is a great intention to share with younger members of our families anytime. Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to compile and share the following links to fun, educational activities perfect for the whole family. Happy learning!
ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - a host of Educational Resources compiled at the national level.
Educational activities developed by the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex environmental education team:
Hei: Hawaiian String Figures. In Hawai‘i, string figures are known as hei. CLICK HERE to learn how to make them and have fun!
Click on the images below to scroll through the multiple offerings. To view larger, right-click and save to your computer.
Story Time with a Ranger: Perfect Day for an Albatross
Educational resources from other national wildlife refuges and their friends groups:
Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex – Educational Resources on Facebook
J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge – Educational Resources
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex – Educational Resources on Facebook
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge – Educational Resources on Facebook
Resources from Friends and Partners:
Hamline University – Waters to the Sea® Kauaʻi Adventure, Waters to the Sea® Mississippi River Adventure and Lānaʻi a Kaululā’au Multimedia Gallery.
Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources-Division of Forestry and Wildlife – Activities
Acorn Naturalists - online resource for educators
Audubon Alaska – Mapping Bird Migrations and other activities
The Cornell Lab – Bird Academy
The Cornell Lab – Sign Up to Receive Free Science and Nature Ideas for Cooped Up Kids
Patrick Ching, wildlife artist and former Kīlauea Point NWR Ranger – Marine Animals Drawing Lessons
National Marine Sanctuaries – Ocean Guardian School
National Marine Sanctuaries – Webinar Series
Hawaii Wildlife Center – Activity Center (bird hand puppets, coloring pages and more)
John Muir Laws – How to Teach Nature Journaling book (link to get free PDF version)
Susan Dierker, wildlife author and illustrator – Free PDF download of her book “The Story of Kaloakulua”
Kure Atoll Conservancy – Online Activities including Patrick Ching’s Papahānaumokuākea Song and Coloring Book
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument – Educational Resources
National Wildlife Federation Ranger Rick – Online Magazine with nature info, videos, activities and crafts
National Parks Service – Junior Ranger Online
United States Lighthouse Society – Educational Resources
United States Lighthouse Society – Lighthouse Fun 4 Kids
NEEF (National Environmental Education Foundation) – Educational Resources
Best Apps for Kids – List of top Nature Apps for Kids
World Migratory Bird Day Live – Birds of the America's Storytime
Biomimicry Institute – Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge and 30 Days of Reconnection.
Do you have an activity or resource you’d like us to share with our friends and supporters? Please email us at info@kilaueapoint.org.
Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to support Environmental Education programs that help educate and inspire tomorrow’s conservationists, leaders and citizens. Want to help? Donate online now. Mahalo!
