Fungi Scavenger Study Fungi are an important part of the forest ecosystem, helping break down leaves, logs, and other organic material. Exploring fungi encourages curiosity about nature and helps children understand how ecosystems recycle nutrients. What  Do you Do?...

Migrating Birds Game Many birds migrate in the fall to find food and warmer climates. Pretending to be migrating birds helps children understand animal behavior while engaging their imagination and physical skills. What Do you Do? Go outside to an open area, such as a...

Shadows Shadows change throughout the day and reveal how the sun moves across the sky. Observing and tracing shadows helps children notice patterns in nature and understand time, light, and space. What Do you Do? Go outside to an open area with good sun exposure...

Leaf Pressing Leaf pressing has been around for centuries, with people using the method to preserve plants for science, art, and memory-keeping. In fall, it’s a beautiful way to capture the changing season and create something lasting from nature’s fleeting colors....

Migration Watch For centuries, people have marked the change of seasons by watching the skies for migrating birds. Saskatchewan is on a major migratory flyway, making it one of the best places in North America to witness thousands of birds passing overhead in fall....

Pinecone Pretend Play Pinecones have long been used in folklore and traditions as symbols of growth and renewal. In outdoor play, they can become anything a child imagines (creatures, tools, treasures, or building blocks). What do you do: Go outdoors to collect...

Leaf Sculptures Throughout history, people have used natural materials like leaves, bark, and grasses to make costumes and masks for festivals and ceremonies. The book Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert is a wonderful example of turning leaves into imaginative characters and...

Mini Compost Jar Composting has been practiced for thousands of years as a way to return organic matter back to the soil and reduce waste. Making a mini compost jar is a hands-on way to observe decomposition and learn how nature recycles leaves, fruit, and vegetable...

Wind Sock Windsocks have been used for centuries to show wind direction and speed, originally on airfields and farms. Making a windsock is a fun fall activity that helps children observe the wind while expressing creativity with colors and movement. What do you do:...

Nature Parade Parades have been a part of human culture for thousands of years, often celebrating seasonal changes, harvests, or community events. A nature parade is a playful way to celebrate fall while exploring creativity and the outdoors. What do you do: Go...

Falling Leaves Stories Celebrate the changing season by inviting children to explore the colours, textures, and stories of fallen leaves. This activity encourages connection with the land through observation, imagination, and gratitude — reflecting Indigenous...

Spooky Nature Quest Celebrate Halloween outdoors with an imaginative, open-ended nature adventure where children explore, create, and play using the magic of the natural world. What Do You Do?  Head outdoors to a schoolyard, park, or natural area and invite...