More to do with iNaturalist

"The UW Urban Canid Project aims to learn more about the life history and ecology of red fox and coyote populations in urban Madison, WI. We ask that Madison residents report sightings of red foxes and coyotes around town."

Learn more and contribute your observations on the UW Urban Canid Project iNaturalist page.

There is a lot of life just outside our door that we never see - in the grass, under rocks, hidden bushes or in the water. Exploring this hidden life or biodiversity is a fantastic way to connect with the natural world while practicing scientific thinking and science skills. One way to do this is to use a Biocube, which allows one to look for the biodiversity in a cubic foot of space. In this activity, explorers build a Biocube out of household items, then use it to investigate nature in a small area just outside their home.

This activity is intended to be done by individuals or family groups while at home. It is modified from Biocubes - Exploring Biodiversity project that has been done by school and youth groups across the U.S. Please watch Biocubes: A World in One Cubic Foot  to get started.

Visit the Smithsonian's Biocube at Home for instructions.