October At Home Quest
October At Home QuestCHANGING COLORS Why do leaves change color in the fall? Only the leaves of deciduous trees change in the fall. Deciduous trees have broad, flat leaves. Some examples are oak, maple and birch. Coniferous trees (like pine, spruce and fir) have green needles with a waxy coating to prevent moisture loss. Coniferous trees keep their needles and stay green all year. Light, or the lack of light, is the main reason for the change i...
10/4/2026
June - Nature Swap Monthly At-Home Quest
June 2026 at home quest Celebrate the Summer Solstice! Last month, we asked you to track the phases of the moon. In June, we are focusing on the sun. You can track your shadow throughout the month to earn 5,000 points. As we mov...
6/3/2026
May Nature Swap At-home Quest
Deadline Extended: We noticed that this post wasn't available online throughout May. We apologize and have reposted it. You can work on this quest throughout June to earn your points.This month, shift your nature focus to the nighttime sky. There is so much to observe after the sun goe...
5/30/2026
April: The Colors of Spring
April 2026 at home quest This winter had a lot of white snow. Now that Spring is getting into full swing, can you find other colors where you live? This month, you can earn 5,000 points by finding colors in nature. Be sure ...
4/1/2026
March: The Start of Spring
The signs of Spring often begin to show up in the month of March. You might notice buds forming on tree branches, new animals arriving along migration routes, or the sun staying out longer each day, to name a few examples. To earn 5,000 points for this month's...
2/28/2026
February Quest-Six More Weeks of Winter?
February 2nd was Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow! Tradition says this means we will have six more weeks of winter. But is he right? For 5000 points this month, keep a weather log in February! Track the high temperature, low t...
2/2/2026
January At Home Quest-Animal Tracks!
Winter is a perfect time to look for tracks! Mud and snow are great places to look for animal footprints. For 5000 points this month, let's find some animal tracks! Think about where wild animals are likely to walk, and where their tracks are least...
1/5/2026
December At Home Quest-Winter Bingo!
December 21st is the first day of winter! To celebrate the changing of the seasons, see if you can get a winter bingo. Choose one of the linked Bingo sheets a...
12/2/2025
October Nature Swap Quest-Nocturnal Animals
(Apologies for the late posting of the October Quest. It may be turned in at any point in November or December for full points!)October is a great time to learn about some our spookier animal friends, including those who are awake during the night! Humans are diurnal, which means we sleep at night and are active during the day. Nocturnal animals wake up when the sun goes down, and sleep during the day! For 5000 points this month, pick your favorite nocturnal animal and do ...
11/2/2025
November Quest-All About Beavers!
This year, November's full moon falls on November 5th. Traditionally, Native Americans called the full moon this month the "Beaver Moon." This time of year, beavers are sheltering in their ...
11/2/2025
September Quest-Mushrooms!
September is a great time to look for mushrooms; they seem to pop up overnight with the first cooler rains. Puffballs, stinkhorns, hen of the woods, and more appear throughout the fall. Mushrooms are super important for our ecosystems. As decomposers, they break down dead, organic matter so it doesn't pile up! For Septembe...
9/3/2025
August Quest-Summer Bingo!
Can you find all these signs of Summer in Rhode Island? Next time you're exploring outside, challenge yourself and your fellow explorers to look for different natural elements around yo...
8/19/2025
July Quest-Happy Birthday to Alice, Kate and Ginny!
Our beloved elephants are turning 40! Alice, Kate and Ginny are celebrating their birthday this month, and we need your help! For 5,000 points In July, we want to see how you celebrate Alice, K...
7/2/2025
June Quest-World Oceans Day!
World Ocean Day unites and rallies the world to protect and restore our blue planet! From the official World Oceans Day website, "Since launching global coordination in 2002, World Ocean Day has grown from an idea to thousands of events and millions of people reached each year. World Ocean Day catalyzes collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate, working in collaboration with youth leaders and a wide r...
6/5/2025
Welcome Penguins!
Splash, Play, Explore! Join us in welcoming a dozen quirky, sun-loving Humbolt penguins in a brand-new exhibit opening this Memorial Day weekend! To help our new friends feel at home, for 5,000 points this mon...
5/19/2025
April At Home Quest-Return of the Dinosaurs!
To celebrate the opening of Return of the Dinosaurs, for April let's create some dinos of our own! For 5000 points this month, draw a picture or write a description about your ...
4/1/2025
March At Home Quest-Watch the Clouds!
Have you ever looked up at the sky and watched the clouds go by? A fun activity is to look for different shapes in the clouds. For 5,000 points this month, spend some t...
3/4/2025
February Quest-Was the Groundhog Right?
Groundhog Day was February 2nd, and Puxatony Phil has declared there will be 6 more weeks of winter! But is he right? For 5000 points this month, keep a weather log to see if we really get more winter! Throug...
2/25/2025
January At Home Quest-National Save the Eagle Day!
National Save the Eagles Day is January 10! This day raises awareness about eagles and the conservation efforts that helped prevent their extinction in the United States. Did you know that although only two species of Eagles are found in the United States (Bald and Golden), there are more ...
1/5/2025