Activities
Enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities at the Festival.
Bird Walks - Throughout the morning, st arting at 8 am and whenever folks gather, the Audubon Society will lead introductory bird walks - loaner binoculars available. Meet by the dinosaur dig area, east end.
Dinosaur Dig - Unearth the bones of the most powerful reptiles ever to roam the Earth.
Solar Viewings - Visit the Gilbert Rotarian Centennial Observatory to look at the sun through our special filter.
Interpretive Dance - Studio3 Performing Arts hosts their own performing groups, and then teaches a special song and dance to celebrate the festival for anyone who wants to join in.
Booth Activities
Frog Hop - Hosted by Troop 1173
Play a game that simulates the challenges of life as a frog.Face Painting - Hosted by Higland High Ecology Club
Show off your favorite part of nature with your smile. $1 donation requested.Mural, Mural on the Wall - Hosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Kids can add critters to the mural of a desert landscape.Origami - Hosted by GS Troop 1127, am only, needs pm shift volunteer
See what animal shapes you can make by folding a piece of paper.Bird Behavior Bingo - Hosted by Maricopa Audubon
Hosted by Maricopa Audubon. Use the binoculars and scopes to spot birds showing these different behaviors and earn a Bingo.
Pinecone Bird Feeders - Hosted by GS Troop 264 and Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Pinecones, peanut butter and birdseed - yumm, yumm. It’s a real feast. $1 donation requested.Nests and Eggs - Hosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Nesting material placed in a container to be hung where your neighborhood birds can shop for their bedding.Beaks and Bites - Hosted by Mesquite Ecology Club
Hosted by Mesquite Ecology Club, John Dole. Try out different types of beaks and see how successfully they work to collect your 'food.'Arizona’s Mammals - Hosted by ASU Wildlife Society
Pelts and skulls are available to examine - can you tell which animal is which?Going Batty - Hosted by GS Troop 1011
Test your Bat IQ and play the Echolocation Game.
What’s In a Seed? - Hosted by Riparian Institute Volunteers
Samples of seeds and seedlings, sprouting potatoes, etc. are displayed. Kids can plant seeds in a paper cup 'to go'. $1 donation requested.Aquatic Ecosystems - Hosted by Mesquite High School Ecology Club
Make your own aquatic ecosystem.Aquatic Insects - Hosted by Mesquite High School Ecology Club
Learn more about aquatic insects through observation and discovery.Don't Feed the Ducks - Hosted by Mesquite High School Ecology Club
Too many ducks collecting in one pond can upset the balance of the pond ecosystem - Learn how you can help.Water Cycle Game - Hosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Travel as a water drop through the water cycle and collect bead souvenirs of your adventures.
All About Owls - Hosted by Defenders of Wildlife
Learn about these special birds, and dissect owl pellets to discover more. $2 donation requested.Riparian Scavenger Hunt - Hosted by ASU Wildlife Society
Use your observation skills to find the special items at our preserve and earn a prizePlant Parts - Hosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Use microscopes to learn about the different parts of a plantRecycling Games - Hosted by Superstition Springs Farm
Don’t trash it - Reuse it! Think about how simple items can be used for fun and games.Bird Brains - Hosted by Desert Rivers Audubon
Learn about the many special features of our fine feathered friends!Water Drops - Hosted by GS Troop 752
Who knew water could be so fascinating? See some fun ways to explore the special properties of this stuff we often take for granted.Art and Nature - Hosted by Arizona Museum for Youth
Find the beauty of nature through your artwork.
To volunteer your group to host a booth, contact Lisa Herrmann
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