Kids & Nature Connections | Spooky October fun with spiders

It’s officially fall! Kids are back in school (those who are old enough, anyway), the orchards are almost all picked, and the leaves are changing. At the Land Trust, we’ve been having great fun on our Fall Family Day Hikes in partnership with the City of Wenatchee. 

Halloween is fast approaching as well. As this month winds on, we start to see spooky webs of spider silk decorating our doors, offices, classrooms and homes. But what about the real thing? Many people have an innate fear of spiders. But spiders are fascinating creatures that help keep our insect population in control and build some of the most well-engineered structures in the world — without the use of computers or even thumbs!

To enjoy this spooky season with your little ones, try these fun fall activities to get outside and explore the fascinating world of spiders.

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