Backyard camp-out
Pitch the tent, cook dinner outside and spot the Southern Cross before bed, without leaving home.
Outdoors · Nature & outdoors
When it cools down after dark, go on a torch-lit hunt for spiders' eyes, moths, snails and geckos.
Good planning makes a good day. Tick things off as you go.
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On a hot night, this is the best hour of the day: it's finally cool, and they think staying up is a treat.
Younger kids: Hold hands and keep to the lawn; spot moths at the porch light.
Older kids: Keep a 'night animals' log with sketches and try to identify them online.
⚠ Safety Closed shoes. Look, don't touch: some spiders bite. Watch for snakes near long grass and woodpiles.
Builds Nature connectionCuriosity & science thinkingHealthy risk-taking
Clean-up 5 minutes.
Make it a bigger day Follow with stargazing from the backyard.
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