After watching episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE about investigating the animals that live near you, try this Nature Nearby Challenge. In this activity, you will use your senses to make animal observations. Using those observations and other research, try to identify animals that live in the area. Materials: Observation log (included in both color and grayscale) Pencil or other writing utensil Always be careful in the outdoors. Remember to give animals their space and do not approach. Leave their hab Topics: Citizen Science, Insects, Wildlife, Animal Nests, Animal Tracks, Bird Song, Bird Watching, Observation.