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Gardening with native plants can inspire kids to protect nature, so get your eco-heroes started with ideas for what to plant. Add in some butterflies with these tips for attracting them to your yard. Then, test your smarts about an insect-themed town name.

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PLANT NATIVE SPECIES

Flowers, shrubs, and grasses are more likely to thrive in their natural habitat. Our region-by-region guide will show your family what grows best in your area and provides seven activities to get kids engaged.

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Butterflies pollinating flowers in a garden

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ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES

Help children attract these pretty pollinators to your yard with kid-friendly instructions. Kids will feel a sense of accomplishment, plus learn how the fliers spread pollen so that local plants flourish.

BUILD THE GARDEN

Parent’s escape: Hot sauna, cold plunge. Learn where (and why) to experience contrast bathing.

BOREDOM BUSTERS

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HURL DIRT

Here’s how to get kids to germinate your backyard by flinging bombs of mixed-up soil and seeds.

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A cardinal perched on a small tree branch

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GARDEN HEROES

Have children check out photos of animals that keep gardens healthy just by wriggling and pooping.

MEET THE CRITTERS

GOOD READS

Plan your family’s visit to see April’s total solar eclipse with tips for finding the best spots.

Here’s why a tidy house makes you feel better.

Thank teenage girls for spreading all those inventive new words you keep hearing.

Shoes on or off when entering the house? Experts break down the reasons for and against.

Find out what’s in your family’s tap water—and how to make sure it’s safe.

Inspire your kids to explore
the world with these staff picks

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National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel book

In this book, the Bucket List Family introduces you to 50 not-to-be-missed adventures, as well as tips on packing, budgeting, and surviving long plane rides.

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National Geographic Readers: Seed to Plant book

The bold photos and simple text in the Nat Geo Kids book Seed to Plant will introduce early readers to the life cycle of flowers and trees.

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National Geographic herb-growing kit for kids

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National Geographic Kids' magazine April 2024 cover

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Discover with the kids how a Nat Geo photographer is protecting animals like river otters, caracals, snakes, and more.

Get ready for April’s total solar eclipse with details about how these space events happen, then help the kids make a DIY solar eclipse viewer.

Head behind the scenes at one Florida theme park to see what’s on the menu for the animals living there. (Hint: You won’t find funnel cakes.)

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QUIZ

How did the town of Roach, Missouri, get its name?

A. It’s the birthplace of a famous exterminator.
B. It’s named after a family of early settlers.
C. The resilient bugs were first discovered there.

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