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Buddy Bison Coloring Sheet

Imagine that you and Buddy Bison are going to take a trip to a national park. What should Buddy be wearing or have with him to be prepared? Does he need any special items to discover the park? Does he need a jacket, boots, or swimsuit? Maybe he needs binoculars or a bottle of water. Download a Buddy Bison coloring sheet and get him ready for your trip using crayons, coloring pencils, markers, or other craft supplies.

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Buddy Bison Comic Strip

For older kids, try creating a comic strip about one of Buddy’s park adventure. Think about what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of the story. What does he say? Are there other characters in the story?

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Buddy Bison Diorama

Let’s create a Buddy Bison diorama (a miniature model) made to look like your favorite park.

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Leaf or Bark Rubbing

When leaves fall from the tree, it is a great time to look at them closely and make a great piece of art. Place a leaf or bark under the activity paper inside the square. Then rub the leaf or bark using your pencil or a crayon.

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Listening to Nature

Nature never sleeps and is really noisy, but sometimes you have to slow down and quiet yourself before it can be heard. Listen to what is happening around you. Can you hear the call of a nearby bird or the rustling of leaves?

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Design a Nature Collage

A great activity to do while in your backyard or neighborhood is to collect and bring home any interesting or unique pieces of nature. At home, use your collected materials, construction paper, and glue to create a one of a kind nature collage.

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Examine Nature

Find something in nature that really interests you. It could be an insect, plant, worm, flower, or any other object that you think is neat. Look at it closely; use a magnifying glass if you have one. Draw what you see and try to label its parts!

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Buddy Bison’s Veggie Garden

Make the most of kitchen scraps by creating your own vegetable garden with Buddy Bison! Decorate with natural materials and learn about different seeds that will flourish on your windowsill or on your counter.