{"id":11406,"date":"2022-05-12T14:11:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T14:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=11406"},"modified":"2022-05-12T15:06:15","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T15:06:15","slug":"the-backyard-naturalist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/education\/the-backyard-naturalist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Backyard Naturalist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/porcupine-982x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11395\" width=\"408\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/porcupine-982x1024.jpg 982w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/porcupine-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/porcupine-768x801.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/porcupine.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><figcaption>Who Am I? (Answer Below)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what is located in your own backyard, that bird you saw on your last hike or how to learn more about the environment around you?  New Jersey Fish and Wildlife has created online learning resources for learning about our environment. There are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Activities<\/strong>&nbsp;for children to do while exploring<\/li><li><strong>Outdoor Skills<\/strong>&nbsp;to learn something new<\/li><li><strong>Species ID<\/strong>&nbsp;to help become more familiar with the natural world<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn-At-Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/kids_activity_book_ata.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Archery and Bowhunting Kids Activity Book<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/bird_beak_match.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bird Beak Match<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/build_a_nest.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Build a Nest<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/turtle_float.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Floating Turtle<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/food_chain_stacks.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Food Chain Stacks<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/nature_art.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nature Art<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/nature_bingo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nature Bingo<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/scavenger_hunt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/wildcolor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wildlife of New Jersey Coloring Book<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/backyard_birding.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Backyard Birding<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/build_bee_house.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Build A Bee House<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/build_a_plantpress.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Build a Plant Press<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/toad_habitat.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Create Toad Habitat<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/binox.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Use Binoculars<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/nature_journaling.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nature Journaling<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/nature_photography.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Nature Photography<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/take_a_hike.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Take a Hike<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Species ID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/am_toad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>American Toad<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/black_squirrel.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Black Squirrel<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/black_walnut.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eastern Black Walnut<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/box_turtle.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eastern Box Turtle<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/chipmunk.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eastern Chipmunk<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/cottontail.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eastern Cottontail<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/gray_squirrel.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eastern Gray Squirrel<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/phoebe.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eastern Phoebe<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/morels.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Morels<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/poison_ivy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Poison Ivy<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/ramps.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ramps<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/red_squirrel.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Red Squirrel<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/robin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Robin<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/hummingbird.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ruby Throated Hummingbird<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/skunk_cabbage.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Skunk Cabbage<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any recommended pages that you would like to see or have a specific &#8220;Ask a Naturalist&#8221; question, please send an e-mail to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pequest@deptest.nj.gov?subject=Ask%20a%20Naturalist\">pequest@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer to &#8220;Who Am I?&#8221;: Porcupine<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering what is located in your own backyard, that bird you saw on your last hike or how to learn more about the environment around you? 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