Be a Nature Hero
Inspiration
New Zealand Nature Heroes includes inspiring biographies of nature heroes past and present. The inclusion of biographies of youth/ rangatahi demonstrates that young people can be nature heroes too. I hope that inspires other young people to take action for nature. There are many project ideas and tips for taking action in the book.
Here is a link to the updated list of Resources and Further Information from the book.
Search posts in my blog for using the keywords Citizen Science for ideas for taking action. For example:
For more hero stories:
Nature activities and downloads for all ages
Craft activities
Colour and create a gecko with sticky feet, free A4 download
Colour and create a kākā mask, free A3 download
Paper folding, make a kiwi book corner, see instructions
Colour wheke, the reef octopus, free A4 download
Paper craft - fish and pop-up cards instructions here.
Make a diorama of a nature scene, for ideas see here.
Create a nature zine, for paper-folding instructions and ideas see here.
Leaf prints and other crafts, see here.
Pop-up native bird cards, see here.
Making papier mache animals, see here.
Outdoor fun
Nature hunt suitable for New Zealand bush, free download
NZ bush birds identification chart, free download
NZ beach and rocky shore identification chart, free download
Go on a flower hunt, read more here.
Search for patterns in nature, read more here.
Start a nature journal, free download.
Go on a leaf scavenger hunt, see here.
Did you know?
Whose beak is this? Download matching beaks to birds activity.
How do gecko feet stick? see here
Geckos and skinks, what's the difference? see here
Why do things smell different after rain? see here
Rain and hail, what's the difference? see here
What is sea foam? see here
What are wasps' nests made out of? see here
Hear me read Whose Feet are These? on You Tube.
Although the book is out of print, you can still read along with me.
More ideas for parents and educators
Encouraging young writers, tips and activities
Encouraging young readers
Tips for reading non-fiction books with children using Under the Ocean as an example
Tools for young naturalists
Notes for Parents and Educators related to each book:
Behind the Scenes - understand more about the science and my writing process
From Moa to Dinosaur - picturing Ancient New Zealand , Back in Time
