Online Guides & Activities

Learning in the Classroom and at Home

Discover, experience, and connect to Nevada’s diverse outdoor places AT HOME with our free educational resources. To ease the challenges that come with current school closures, Get Outdoors Nevada is here to support Nevadan families through hands-on activities to explore nature and culture.

For Educators & Leaders

Explore these online activities and resources tailor-made for classroom teachers, scout leaders, homeschool groups, and anyone passionate about inspiring the next generation nature enthusiasts!

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Backyard Camping 101

Learn how to be prepared while having fun camping – whether you are at home or away!

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Birds & Their Nests

Learn the purpose of bird nests and build your own! Appropriate for Pre K - 1st grade

Honey Mesquite Pancakes

Learn how to make pancakes from the pods of the Honey Mesquite Tree, a desert plant utilized by Southern Paiutes for centuries!

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Ideas From Nature

Design an invention by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs. Appropriate for grades 1-3

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Mojave Scavenger Hunt

Learn how desert plants have developed adaptation to survive harsh conditions like drought in this fun scavenger hunt and lesson. Level 3-5

Pollinator Puppet Show

Learn what pollinators do and why it’s important. Appropriate for grades K-5

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What Makes a Bird a Bird

Learn what makes birds so special by looking closely at their physical characteristics and mimicking their behavior through a fun game of Simon Says! Level 3-5

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Pressed Flower Art

Learn what Mojave desert wildflowers look like and when they bloom. Create a piece of artwork from pressed flowers.

Desert Tortoises

Learn about desert tortoises and Mojave Max – the fun, passionate mascot of the Mojave Desert ecosystem! Learn about desert tortoise anatomy, lifestyle, and all of the different ways you can respect, protect, and enjoy our desert.

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Rock Writing

Learn about the cultural significance behind rock writing, how to create your own, and where to go find some real petroglyphs! Any grade level.

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Colorado River Series

Join us in our Colorado River Series where we explore the Colorado River! Learn how we use this precious resource in our dry, arid Mojave Desert home. Discover how we use, conserve, and affect the Colorado River by participating in our family-friendly games and activities.

For Everyone

Young explorers and their caregivers will enjoy these engaging online activities and resources, perfect for enriching at-home learning for your outdoor adventurers.

Thank you to those that generously support these efforts:

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