After watching episode 1 of Ecosystems LIVE about human impacts on mammals, you can try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you will observe the land use context around you by going outside and making observations at opposite ends of your schoolyard, yard, park, or other safe outdoor area. Materials: Observation log (included) Pencil or other writing utensil Topics: Citizen Science, Insects, Wildlife, Animal Nests, Animal Tracks, Bird Song, Bird Watching, Land Use.