Kid-Friendly Fridays: Discover the Journey North

Journey North is a website dedicated to the study of wildlife migration and all of the wonder of seasonal changes. With participants around the globe, the site allows students K-12 to share field observations about the natural world in their neck of the woods.

Patterns of migration focus on long distance travelers like monarch butterflies, robins, hummingbirds, whooping cranes, gray whales and bald eagles. As well as the seasonal changes marked by plants and the changing aspect of the sun.

It is a “citizen science” project with migration maps, pictures as well as a resource for teachers of all kinds offering lesson plans, activities and scientific information.

Participants help track the monarch butterfly to and from Mexico in fall and spring. Or follow the whooping crane from the northern latitudes to winter rests along the southern United States. Sightings help connect the animals to people and places all along the migration routes.

Students of all ages are encouraged to participate and connect with the natural world through this project. Follow the Journey North online.

Looking for more great green kid ideas? Check out 5 Easy Tips for Growing Green Kids at b5media’s Tree Hugging Family.