Explore a Water Habitat

Water is an important home for many plants and animals.

Let’s explore a nearby body of water and see what kinds of life you can discover!

Go outside and find a safe place to observe water — a pond, lake, river, creek, or even a puddle after the rain.

Look closely and make careful observations.

• What do you notice about the water?
• What color is it? Does the water move or is it still?
• What plants are growing near or in the water?
• Do you notice any animals or insects swimming, floating, or resting nearby?
• Can you spot a turtle or any signs that one might live there?
• Take out your Nature Journal and record your observations.
• Sketch something you saw near the water. If you don’t know what it is, look it up in a field guide or online to learn more.

🕵️‍♀️ Try This:
Visit the same spot again another season. Does the water look or sound different? Do you notice new plants or animals?

📖 Share your adventure!
We’d love to see what you discovered. Share a picture or a page from your nature journal in the comments below.