Nature Cat
“Nature Cat,” a series for children ages 3 to 7, follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. Once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat: “backyard explorer extraordinaire!” He can’t wait to get outside for a day of nature adventures and bravery! There’s just one problem: he’s still a house cat with no instincts for nature! With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat goes on action-packed adventures full of nature investigation and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and experience nature. Learn More About the Show
Articles
Celebrate Earth Day With Nature Cat’s Daisy’s Garden
Learn more about gardening and recycling for Earth Day with these ideas from Daisy's garden on Nature Cat.
Encouraging Kids to Enjoy Nature With All of Their Senses
Try these tips to help your kids fully enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and feels of nature.
Helping Children Overcome a Fear of Bugs
Developing a better understanding of insects, spiders, and other bugs goes a long way toward making them seem less scary. Here are some ideas to help your child overcome the fear of bugs.
Birthday Party
Nature Cat and Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas from PBS KIDS
Check out this backyard birthday party plan — complete with timeline, activities and party games, snack recipes, and decorations featuring Nature Cat. Tally Ho!
Hands-On Activities
Create a Natural Toolbox
30 min activityWhen is a rock more than a rock? When it’s a shovel! Help your child look at things found in nature in a new way by making nature-inspired tools.
Create a DIY Pond Viewer
Bring this homemade pond viewer on your next pond, stream, or lake exploration!
Make Leaf and Bark Rubbings
20 min activityEncourage your child to explore trees with their senses by doing leaf and bark rubbings. Then, play a matching game!
Make Sun Prints
Observe the sun’s energy while also experiencing nature and making art.
Make a Wild Bee Hotel
30 min activityBees are one of nature’s best pollinators, which means they help plants produce the next generation. Build a wild bee hotel with your child to provide mason bees with an option for shelter in your garden.
Nature Art Picture Frames
60 min activityYou've created a nature-iffic piece of art, but something is missing. Could it be a picture frame?
Recipes
Make Your Own Fruit Leather for an Easy Snack
195 min activityMaking fruit leather at home is a fun way to create an all-natural snack! This easy recipe is perfect for making with your child.
Jello Pond Treat
240 min activityMake a nature-inspired jello treat for your nature inspired birthday party.
Bake a Woodland Tree Stump Cake
120 min activityPrepare for your nature-inspired birthday celebration with this delicious tree stump shaped chocolate cake.
Chocolate Acorns
15 min activityMake a nutty treat for your nature-themed celebration with this sweet and crunchy acorn dessert.
Fruit and Veggie Caterpillars
30 min activityAdd some friendly insects to your backyard party invite list by assembling these tasty fruit and vegetable snacks that look like caterpillars.
Printables
Nature Cat Plant Journal
Use this journal to track the growth of your plant over the next few weeks.
Spring and Fall Color Wheel
Find flowers, plants, and trees outside that match the colors in this color wheel.
Daisy's Garden
Help Daisy select plants for her garden.
Nature Cat Coloring Page
Print and color this Nature Cat coloring page.
Weather Chart for Kids
Track the weather in your area with your child using this Nature Cat calendar.
Hal Coloring Page
Print and color this picture of Hal from Cyberchase.
Games
Racing Rapids
In this game, your child can race down the river in a uniquely designed boat to investigate what materials make the best racing boat.
Seed Soaring
In this game, your child can help Nature Cat disperse seeds so that plants can grow in new places.
Fine Feathered Feast
Help Nature Cat feed the birds in the forest.
Nature Cat Adventure
Go on missions to help the animals and save the day! Tally ho!
Hal's Big Dig
Hal needs help finding the treasures he buried underground. Your child can learn about fossils and soil consistency in this fast-paced digging game.
Nature Art Box
Use the tools in this nature inspired virtual art box to create colorful pictures and patterns. Your child can add stickers of Nature Cat and his friends to complete the picture.