Study the feet, features and beaks of some of Aotearoa’s native birds, then test your identification skills.

Take some art supplies out into a green space near you to study the traits of local birds as inspiration for some form of art.

Learn about adaptations and create a creature that would be well adapted to becoming a ‘pest’ here in Aotearoa.

Learn about carnivorous plant trap types: snap traps, sticky traps, pitfall traps, suction traps and light traps.

Identify marine creatures, describe them, find out what they eat, and learn about their habitats.

Re-writing the narrative on ‘dangerous’ creatures. Raise awareness for adaptations and defences.

Venom, sting, charge/trample/kick, bite, and pierce/pinch are all strategies to get rid of danger, learn who uses what.

Inspired by adaptations, create your own unique creature!

What features would you need to be able to survive in different environments? Discover some of the amazing adaptations animals can have.

Hidden right in front of your eyes… celebrate some of your local camouflage experts.