Every discovery begins with curiosity
Students don't arrive looking for answers. They arrive looking for clues. Hidden Habitats guides children through two unforgettable visits that transform familiar school grounds into places of curiosity, investigation and discovery.
Explore > Observe > Reveal
We don't arrive with all the answers.
We arrive with questions.
- What animals pass through here?
- Where do they travel?
- What clues have they left behind?
- Who visits while we’re asleep?
From the very beginning, students are encouraged to think like naturalists—observing, making predictions, testing ideas, and allowing curiosity to lead the investigation.
Part One - The Investigation Begins
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We begin by introducing students to the idea that every outdoor space contains a hidden story.
Together we explore questions such as:
What animals might visit our school?
Why would they come here?
What clues should we look for?
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Students begin reading the landscape for animal pathways, tracks, shelter, food sources, water, places that feel protected.
Every observation helps build a picture of how wildlife may be using the space.
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Using their observations, students help decide where cameras are most likely to capture wildlife.
Every location is chosen with a reason.
The students then help to secure the cameras, run fun tests to make sure they’re working, then
leave with a sense of excited anticipation. -
The cameras stay quietly in place.
While lessons continue and students go about their normal school day, the investigation continues.
Every evening. Every dawn. Every quiet moment.
The cameras continue recording the hidden life of the school grounds.
Part Two - Discovery Day
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The classroom becomes quiet.
Every image brings surprise.
Sometimes excitement.
Sometimes laughter.
Always more questions.
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Students discuss:
What do you notice first?
Why do you think it came here?
What patterns can we see?
What new questions does this raise?
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Students record observations.
Share ideas.
Compare predictions with what actually happened.
Celebrate surprises.
The camera is only the beginning.
The questions continue long after Discovery Day.
Students often go on to explore:
• Nature journaling
• Creative writing
• Habitat studies
• Wildlife mapping
• Seasonal observations
• Classroom discussions
Every school makes the experience its own.
Grades 2-6
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Two visits
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45-60 min sessions
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Equipment provided
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Outdoor & classroom based
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Supports inquiry-based learning
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No preparation required from students
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Tailored to suit different abilities & outdoor spaces
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Grades 2-6 ~ Two visits ~ 45-60 min sessions ~ Equipment provided ~ Outdoor & classroom based ~ Supports inquiry-based learning ~ No preparation required from students ~ Tailored to suit different abilities & outdoor spaces ~
