Connecting the environment of the ancient past with the natural and cultural history of yesterday and today.















 

 


Kid's Page

This page is for kid's and parents. Check out our activities to further investigate the history of life on Earth. Also check our Events page to read about upcoming kid-friendly events and activities!

The first Saturday in August is our Family Fun Fair!

Here is information about the next event:

August 7, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Need a diversion before school starts? This event will keep the kid’s (age 3 – 14) active and learning for hours! Join us inside the air conditioned Interpretive Center for a sampling of activities from all of our annual events. Meet Seaman the Newfoundland and get his 'pawtograph,' dissect and owl pellet, examine fossils, make and take your own sculpture from driftwood, do an 'Earth Day' scavenger hunt and more! Free with regular admission.      

      Owl pellet activity           Sponsored by the Naturalist at Heart volunteer program.

Puzzles Puzzle out these activities (as we develop them).

Kid's Photo Page Take a photo at the Falls of the Ohio and send it in!

Match This Fossil game Can you identify a fossil by its description?

Match Birds With Their Food What do birds found at the Falls eat?

Coloring Pages Print out and color fossils from the Devonian period.

Kid's Journal Have a fun time at the Falls of the Ohio? Tell us about it!

Activities to learn more about how fossils lived From our "Educator Information" section

Links

Indiana Young Birders (Part of the Indiana Audubon Society)

 

Nature Rocks - Learn about nature discovery activities in your area

 

Updated August 5, 2010