In Iowa, we often see birds flying, squirrels climbing or deer grazing. Have you ever wondered what areas these and other animals call home? What do their homes look like? Do they have to build it? What purpose does it serve? Check out this video to get an idea of where you might find animal homes near the place that you live.

While exploring the park, you might catch a glimpse of some familiar critters and some very unique plants. One plant you'll find is typically found in the southwest United States and Mexico than western Iowa. What could allow for this plant to grow such out of its typical home?

Compare the eastern brown bat's sound to the other bats.

Goldenrod is a very important plant for a lot of different insects that can be found at Nahant Marsh. In what unique ways do insects rely on this plant?

The water at Nahant Marsh is home to a wide variety of fish, insects, other animals and plants. Check out some of the unique creatures that can be found! What might you be able to find near you if you stopped and looked closely?

Nahant Marsh is home to a very special kind of turtle, the Blanding's turtle. What makes these turtles so special? Check out how the naturalists at Nahant Marsh keep track and teach us about these amphibians. 

Nahant Marsh is full of life. During the day you can see, hear and smell a wide variety of creatures. When the sun goes down, a whole new community of animals come out. You guessed it! Bats. Check out how naturalists keep track of which bats live at Nahant Marsh.

Marsh areas used to be common along the Mississippi, Missouri and other rivers in Iowa. Over time these areas were largely filled in to be used for farmland. This makes Nahant Marsh in Davenport a very unique ecosystem in Iowa. What unique plants and animals might call Nahant Marsh home?

People use science to understand the world around them. Imagine what you might discover when you start looking at your town like a scientist. 

Mining and burning coal are a huge part of Iowa’s history, especially in southern Iowa. Coal may no longer be the main source of energy in Iowa, but some electric plants still use coal.