In urban spaces, exposure to nature has been found to be especially important for mental health and well-being. Yet, children of the 21st century are becoming increasingly disconnected from nature. Urban neighborhood parks and gardens have immense potential to rekindle and reignite this fading interest in nature. From insects like potter wasps that build their homes around us, lizards that stalk their prey in our garden, to trees signalling the change in seasons, there is a lot to observe and learn. While observing nature is a fun and exciting activity in itself, it also has immense potential for citizen science. Through an illustrated children's book, Cafe Oikos and FERAL will introduce you to some urban biodiversity around Bengaluru and show you methods of nature journaling. We will also make short video clips on citizen science initiatives in India, to inspire people to go out, observe nature, and contribute to science.