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Learn about some of Connecticut’s amazing birds of prey with Bob Maxon and Wendy Miller from the Sharon Audubon Center!

Mike Hydeck and Molly show us how to make an awesome crayon art project the whole family can try!

Learn how to make rain in a glass with Kaitlyn McGrath, and join us as we take a trip across one of Connecticut’s most famous bridges!

Try out some fun water experiments with Lisa DiFranceso from RWA’s Whitney Water Center!

Join us as we kick off the start of summer with Kaitlyn McGrath and take a trip to Sub Edge Farm in Farmington!

Join us as we learn all about farming and explore Hubbard Park in Meriden!

Download and print bonus activity pages here! Plus find out how you can make your own NBC Connecticut Snow Monster weather vehicle!

Try out an amazing science experiment with Kaitlyn McGrath, learn a new Spanish Word of the Day and take a day trip to the Heublein Tower!

Chef Chris Prosperi of Metro Bis Restaurant in Simsbury shows us a fun and easy family favorite recipe you can make in your own kitchen!

NBC Connecticut Anchor Mike Hydeck and his family demonstrated how to make a family hand print art project.

NBC Connecticut First Alert Meteorologist Josh Cingranelli taught us about wind, and NBC Connecticut First Alert Meteorologist Kaitlyn McGrath showed us how to make a wind vane.

NBC Connecticut First Alert Meteorologist Bob Maxon taught us all about bats.

NBC Connecticut News Anchor Kevin Nathan showed us what it’s like to be a zoologist at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.

Help protect incredible Connecticut creatures!

Bats are incredible creatures! They eat bugs, disperse seeds, and help pollinate plants. That’s why it’s important to protect them, by building them their own home called a bat box! Grab an adult to use this step-by-step guide to create a perfect bat box at your home!

The Chicken Chick Kathy Mormino taught us about chickens and eggs.

We are spotlighting Connecticut kids who are making a difference! Meet Chelsea from Danbury, who created Chelsea’s Charity!

NBC Connecticut First Alert Meteorologists Josh Cingranelli and Kaitlyn McGrath taught us about matter, and showed us how to create a chemical reaction to blow up a balloon.