Kid’s Ecology Corner
Welcome to LSPA’s Kid’s Ecology Corner! Where kids (and adults) can make wonder-full connections to our natural world. Below are links to seasonal topics that include stories, on-line resources, additional books to read, downloadable prints and more!
Autumn Leaves
The cool, cold weather of autumn signals the trees that it’s time to let go of their leaves and get ready for winter. Click below to learn just how this happens and why leaves change from green into an array of glorious fall colors.
Birds and Migration
Late fall is a fun time to observe bird migration! It’s a busy time for birds as they prepare for their journeys to warmer winter climates. Check out the links below for information on things like where birds go, how they travel, and what they do to get ready.
Black Bears
The end of autumn is when NH's black bears are scouring their territories for food and piling on the pounds for winter. Bears are opportunistic and omnivores. So, be mindful that bird feeders, trash cans, and compost piles will all attract a bear and, if you continue to offer it to them, have them coming back for more. Check out the links below for more information about these big, beautiful forest neighbors!
Loons
There are so many wonderful web sites that provide detail information about loons! Have fun learning all about their unique characteristics! The two offered here share videos so you can observe their behavior and audio to identify their different calls.