Have a fun family adventure right in your backyard. From caterpillars to ladybugs and spiders, you’re bound to see something wild and unusual. Perfect for any age (yes, even adults can be amazed!), but preschoolers to third graders will really dig it.

Getting ready:

In order to observe the insects, you’ll need:

• magnifying glass
• insect net
• clear plastic container
• water

Once you have what you need, go outside and start your search. Be sure to bring lots of water if it’s a hot day and wear comfortable clothes to get close to the bugs.

Where to look:

Be sure to look up, down, and all around because insects are always on the move. Something that wasn’t there the first time you looked might be there upon second glance.

To help, these are some of the common places to look for bugs: on top of leaves, near flowers, under rocks, near water, under logs, on the grass, and in the air. If you’ve got your bug eyes on, you’ll be sure to track one down.