AWF Nature Challenges

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AWF Nature Challenge #4: April 27 – May 1

This week's Challenge…Porch Light Challenge!

Step 1: Turn on your porch light before or at dusk.

Step 2: When it's dark, go investigate! Are there critters hanging out around the light? Take a look at the guide (on the right) for some common porch light critters. You can click the image to expand it.

Don't forget to watch last week's Naturalist Chat to learn about one of the cool animals that hang around porch lights – frogs!

Step 3: Share your photos of your porch light friends with us!
1) On our Nature Challenge post on our Alabama Nature Center & NaturePlex Facebook page,
2) On our Nature Challenge post on our Alabama Outdoor Classroom Program Facebook page, OR
3) Email us at oc@alabamawildlife.org and we'll post it here on our website.

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AWF Nature Challenge #3: April 20-24

This week's Challenge…Go On a Habitat Hunt!

Step 1: Watch Friday's Naturalist Chat if you missed it to learn about habitats and microhabitats. You can view the video HERE!

Step 2: Look around your yard or an outdoor area near you for different habitats! You can click the image on the right to expand it and see examples of habitats you may find near you.

Step 3: Share With Us!
Share your Habitat Photos as well as the Name of the Critter you think lives in the habitat!
1) On our Nature Challenge post on our Alabama Nature Center & NaturePlex Facebook page,
2) On our Nature Challenge post on our Alabama Outdoor Classroom Program Facebook page, OR
3) Email us at oc@alabamawildlife.org and we'll post it here on our website.

Inspecting a hollow log. By: Danielle V.

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AWF Nature Challenge #2: April 13-19

This week's Challenge…Make a Migratory Bird "Wanted" Poster!

Step 1: Pick a migratory bird that either travels through Alabama OR lives & nests in Alabama on its return from Central & South America!
Example Migratory Birds: barn swallow, great crested flycatcher, indigo bunting, parula warbler, purple martin, red-eyed vireo, ruby-throated hummingbird, scarlet tanager, or wood thrush

Step 2: Read about this bird species on AllAboutBirds.org and/or in a field identification guide like the National Audubon Field Guide to the Southeastern States.

Step 3: Create a "Wanted" poster with its picture and include clues like where it nests, what it eats, how it behaves, and what sounds it makes.

Step 4: Share your Poster with Us:
1) On our Nature Challenge post on our Alabama Nature Center & NaturePlex Facebook page,
2) On our Nature Challenge post on our Alabama Outdoor Classroom Program Facebook page, OR
3) Email us at oc@alabamawildlife.org and we'll post it here on our website.

Step 5: Go outside and look for migratory birds visiting YOUR neighborhood!

By: Aprilrose G.	By: EdenLynn T.	By: Hollie T.
By: Kristen L.	By: Oakleigh T.	By: Tami L.
By: Tammy S.

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AWF Nature Challenge #1: April 6-12

This week's Challenge…Draw or take a picture of your favorite WILDLIFE that you've found in your backyard or around your neighborhood!

ID: Dragonfly that just emerged from its exoskeleton Location: Millbrook, AL By: Kristen I.	ID: An old moth Location: Millbrook, AL By: Sergey D.	ID: Large Eastern fence lizard Location: Autauga County, AL By: Oakleigh T.
ID: Mallard ducks (momma with her 6 babies) Location: Huntsville, AL Submission by: Kendal, 4th Grade	ID: Mediterranean House Gecko Location: not available Submission by: Danielle V.	ID: Black Swallowtail Butterfly Location: not available Submission by: Leona M.
ID: Barred Owlet in a crevice at the bottom of the tree Location: unknown Submission by: Amber W.	ID: Toad Location: Autauga Co. Submission by: EdenLynn T.	ID: polyphemus moth Location: Millbrook, AL Submission by: Marilu B.
ID: Tent caterpillar Location: unknown Submission by: WesleyKaylee S.	ID: Snake Location: unknown Submission by: Amanda G.	ID: Luna moth Location: unknown Submission by: Allyson M.