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Get out.

Keep your cool by exploring a nearby pond. Just put on some old sneakers or rubber boots, grab a pal and your explorer's kit, and ...

1. Scope it out

Approach slowly so you don't scare away creatures near the water. How many can you see? What are they doing?

Are any creatures flying over the water? Wading? Skittering across the surface? Swimming in the water or moving along the bottom? (For a clear underwater view, use a face mask, goggles, or a homemade water scope.) Search plant stems and look under rocks and logs near the water's edge.

2. Scoop 'em up

Fill the pan and containers with water and set them in a shady spot. Next, use your net or strainer ...

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