Be Out There

Looking for fun ways to get outside, explore, imagine, and celebrate wild creatures?

All wild things, especially children, need fresh air on their faces and grass beneath their feet. Moms and dads who want to increase the amount of outdoor play time their kids are getting each week can find valuable help from the National Wildlife Federation's Be Out There™ parents' education program by using five terrific online tools.

Find activity guides for kids, families, and teachers, and get started on creating your own wild rumpus day. There’s one in all of us. We’ll help you find it!

Test Your Knowledge of South Carolina's Natural State Symbols

BIOLOGICAL SYMBOLS:

1) What is the state AMPHIBIAN?
2) What is the official state ANIMAL?
3) What is the official state BIRD?
4) What is the official state BUTTERFLY?
5) What is the official state DOG?
6) What is the official state FISH?
7) What is the official state GAME BIRD?
8) What is the official state INSECT?
9) What is the official state REPTILE?
10) What is the official state SPIDER?
11) What is the official state WILD GAME BIRD?

BOTANICAL SYMBOLS:

1) What is the official state BOTANICAL GARDEN?
2) What is the official state FLOWER?
3) What is the official state TREE?
4) What is the official state WILDFLOWER?

GEOLOGICAL SYMBOLS:

1) What is the official state GEM STONE?
2) What is the official state SHELL?
3) What is the official state STONE?

CHECK BELOW TO SEE HOW MANY SC SYMBOLS YOU KNEW