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Worms in Dirt
Ice cream, anyone? We've got the perfect sweet treat for you, featuring a... squirmy surprise?! Don't worry, we're only talking about gummy worms! This...
Level up your Shoreline Cleanup
Did you know it would take more than 33 years to walk along all of Canada's coastlines? That SHORE is a long time! At...
Doing Dishes the Lazy (and Green) Way!
Picture this: it’s the end of a delicious meal and you’ve licked your plate clean. But UGH, now it’s time to do the dishes!...
Forest Fossils
With summer in full swing, we love getting outside and exploring our wonderful forests. There’s something so lovely about seeing the beautiful trees...
Fry Bread
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day! It’s a day to celebrate the cultural richness and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people!
Anyone hungry?...
Make a Bee Hotel
Where do bees go on vacation? The bee-ch! It’s pollinator season, and our hardworking friends have been keeping busy. After a big day...
Build a Backyard Oasis
Some people think bugs are icky, but at Earth Rangers, we think they’re awesome! Often we only think about them when they show up...
Grizzly Bear Toast
Do you feel a rumbly in your tumbly? Breakfast, lunch, or snack, we’ve got your family covered! Even the littlest cubs at home can...
Slow and Steady Planters
One of the trickiest things about growing plants indoors is figuring out how much or how little water they need. Well, we’ve solved that...
Enter the Backyard Biologist Contest
Whether you live in the country or in the city, there are interesting plants and animals all around you. Just head out to your...
Just a Little Bit Birdy!
Few things say spring more than the happy soundtrack of chirping birds. Our flying friends are all around us, and that’s why it’s the...
Honouring Indigenous Lands
We all have a favourite spot in nature. It could be somewhere huge, like Banff National Park, or somewhere small, like the park near...
Jumping Frogs
Boing! Boing! Boing! Frogs are famous for their giant jumps and huge hops! In fact, it’s one of the only ways they get around....
Clean Up Litter for Frogs
When it comes to breathing, humans have lungs, fish have gills, and frogs have…skin? You read that right! Frogs have what is called permeable...
Are YOU a Red Panda?
Did you know that red pandas aren’t actually pandas? They belong to a whole different family, called Mustelidae, which includes weasels, otters, badgers, raccoons,...
Become a Red Panda
Red pandas are awesomely adorable. They weigh about the same as a medium-sized dog, and spend most of their time in trees. Their long...
Trees for Butterflies
Every year, monarch butterflies make the incredible migration from Canada to Mexico, where you can see thousands of them rest on a single tree!...
Fluttering Butterfly Craft
Now that spring has sprung, we’re starting to see all sorts of incredible insects, like beetles, bees and of course butterflies! Bring that spring...
Take a Bighorn Sheep Hike
Unleash your inner bighorn sheep! Get outside and explore by
hiking with your family and friends! For today’s Eco-Activity, we’re going to
take a hike inspired...
No-Bake Bighorn S’mores
April weather can sometimes have us daydreaming about summertime—camping, swimming in the lake, and of course making s’mores! It might not be campfire season...
Build a Badger Den!
When it comes to tunneling, American badgers put everyone to shame! Their epic underground burrows are a maze of tunnels and dens, which is...
Badgerific Word Search
American badgers are feisty creatures with amazing digging skills, but what else do you know about them? Brush up on your badger facts with...
Staying Warm in Freezing Waters
When it comes to surviving the cold, no one does it better than our Arctic buddies. For the ones that live underwater, the secret...
Make a Narwhal Buddy
Everyone could use a narwhal as a pal. After all, who wouldn’t want a friend with the nickname “unicorn of the sea”? For today’s...
Eco-Activity: We want to hear you RAWR!
RAWR! It’s not just the sound a bear makes, it’s also the name of one of our favourite Missions! RAWR stands for Respect Animals...
Eco-Activity: Bee-ing Eco With Beeswax
You might not think twice about covering your leftovers in plastic wrap, but it’s just another single-use plastic that’s hurting our planet. There...
Eco-Activity: This Quiz ShamROCKS
It’s St. Patrick’s Day! You’ve probably seen shamrocks all over the place, but did you know that a shamrock is more than just...
Eco-Activity: DIY Cutlery Pouch
You’ve got your reusable bottle, your reusable grocery bags and you’re on your way to saying “so long” to all single-use plastics. But you’ve...
Eco-Activity: Upcycled Tee-tote!
Did you know that a plastic bag under water can look just like a jellyfish—at least sea turtles think they do. Sea turtles gobble...
Eco-Activity: Call of the Wild
Awooo! Roar! Meow! Glub! Seems like that would be pretty easy to remember, but what if you’re under intense game time pressure? Let’s see...
Eco-Activity: Twiggy Tree Art
Looking for a reason to get outside this weekend? Why not make some twiggy tree art! It’s a great way to get some fresh...
Eco-Activity: Defeat the Single-Use Plastic Gang
The Single-use Plastic gang is up to no good and are causing all sorts of problems for the planet. Help us stop them, and...
Eco-Activity: Defeat the Single-Use Plastic Gang
The Single-use Plastic gang is up to no good and are causing all sorts of problems for the planet. Help us stop them, and...
Eco-Activity: Icy Sun Catchers
Are your trees looking a little plain? Maybe your balcony could use a bit of a pick-me-up? Here’s a creative way to spruce up...
Eco-Activity: Join the Earth Defence Squad!
Calling all Earthlings—your planet needs you! Climate change is causing lots of trouble on Planet Earth, but you've got what it takes to fight...
Eco-activity: Sock snowman
Still struggling with what to do with odd socks? Sock puppets not your thing? It’s a waste to toss a whole pair when just...
Eco-Activity: Take the Hippo quiz
Are you a hippo fan? Then you’ll love today! It’s World Hippo Day, the day when we celebrate these amazing creatures and encourage people...
Eco-Activity: Bee mine
Have you heard the buzz? Valentine’s Day is flying this way! But don’t go out and buy cards, make your own instead! Bonus points if...
Eco-Activity: Make cookies for someone you love!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air at Earth Rangers. Now is the perfect time to show someone...
Eco-Activity: Edible outdoor decor
We’ve got an awesome way to take your outdoor spaces to the next animal-helping level. For today’s Eco-Activity, we’re giving our feathered friends extra...
Eco-Activity: Go Winter Bird Watching!
Have you ever heard the sound of birds chirping in the winter? We know many birds fly south when it gets colder, but some...
Eco-Activity: Explore the Wild Wire Blog!
Did you know that giraffes sleep for just 30 minutes a day, or that the giant armadillo has more teeth then any other land...
Eco-Activity: Have fun with this a-MOOSE-ing quiz!
What do you call a moose that plays piano? (see bottom of page for answer)
If you know the answer then you MUST be a moose...
Eco-activity: DIY Snow Globe
There’s nothing quite like looking up as snowflakes swirl around and the world becomes a snow globe… so why not make your own to...
Eco-Activity: It’s time for some winter bingo!
Do you spend more time inside when the weather gets colder? Most of us do, but there’s a winter wonderland out there full of...
Eco-Activity: My New Year’s Resolution to Save the Planet
It’s a new year and do you know what that means? It’s time for some new year’s resolutions. That’s where we make goals for...
Eco-Activity: Snowflake identifier
While watching it blow past your window, it can be very easy to forget that the white specks of winter fluff are actually...
Eco-Activity: Try the top 5 Eco-Activities of 2021!
Can you believe that we’ve done almost 100 Eco-Activities this year? That’s pretty impressive, if we may say so ourselves! There were crafts, recipes,...
Eco-Activity: Twiggy the Reindeer
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen…but do you know Twiggy, the reindeer made from...
Eco-Activity: Make your own river otter comic strip!
What do you think animals say to each other when we’re not around? They might not speak the way we do, but they communicate...
Eco-Activity: What goes into our water?
You probably know that oil spills are bad for the environment, but do you know why? What really happens when oil gets into our...
Eco-Activity: Unscramble this Grizzly Bear Puzzle!
We need your help! As we were writing this Eco-Activity about grizzly bears, we dropped our notes and now all of our words are...
Eco-Activity: Snack like a Rabbit!
Have you checked out the Act Like an Animal Challenge yet? It’s all about adopting habits from the animal kingdom to help us slow down climate...
Eco-Activity: Help us catch Earth Rangers Most Wanted!
The EARTH RANGERS MOST WANTED ENERGY WASTERS are on the loose again and are looking to make trouble in your home this winter! For today’s Eco-Activity,...
Eco-Activity: Make a bee buddy!
Do you miss bees as much as we do in the winter? For today’s Eco-Activity, we’re going to make some bee buddies to keep...
Eco-Activity: Homemade twig ornaments!
It’s the perfect time of year to make some homemade decorations for the holidays! Why not show off your love for forests by getting twiggy with...
Eco-Activity: Make a plan to cut back on car time this...
Did you know that transportation is a big source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? The more we drive, the more GHGs we release. For...
Eco-Activity: Make your own indoor tree!
Are you ready to bring a little bit of the forest into your home? For today’s Eco-Activity, we’re showing you how to make your...
Eco-Activity: Name that turtle!
Did you know that there are about 320 different species of turtles? Now that’s A LOT of turtles! For today’s Eco-Activity, we’re going to...
Eco-Activity: It’s time to Act Like an Animal
Paw-don me, but we need a couple copycats right meow! Yes, we’re fur-real! For today’s Eco-Activity, we want you to Act Like an Animal...
Eco-Activity: Make a pumpkin bird feeder!
Now that Halloween is over, what are you doing with your jack-o’-lantern? Don’t just throw it away; turn it into something new! For today’s Eco-Activity,...
Eco-Activity: Become a Junior Polar bear Researcher!
Have you ever wanted to see what it’s like to be a polar bear researcher? For today’s Eco-Activity, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing....
Eco-Activity: Habitat Detective
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a nature explorer, discovering incredible ecosystems and amazing animal habitats around the world? Well, why not start in...
Eco-Activity: Host a post-Halloween clean up!
Halloween is amazing; you get to go trick-or-treating, eat candy, and dress up in super cool costumes, who wouldn’t love it? If you trick-or-treat...
Eco-Activity: Windowsill garden
It may be autumn, but we’ve still got a taste for fresh local veggies. So grab your garden gear and learn how to plant...
Eco-Activity: Can you reduce your single-use plastics?
The world is making incredible progress in the fight against single-use plastics. Did you know that approximately 40% of plastic produced every year is...
Eco-Activity: Help keep batteries out of landfills!
Today’s #WasteReductionWeek theme is e-waste, so we’re going to tackle one of the most common types of e-waste: batteries! Dead batteries shouldn’t just go...
Eco-Activity: Recreate your wardrobe!
Everybody loves to look fabulous, and oftentimes that means out with the old clothes and in with the new. But who ever said fashion...
Eco-Activity: Make something from nothing!
You’re probably curious why there’s an eco-activity on a Monday... Well, it’s Waste Reduction Week in Canada! This week, we’re bringing you five exclusive Eco-Activities every...
Eco-Activity: Create a shoebox forest!
Forests are wonderful places that give us so much – fresh air to breathe, habitat for wildlife, and they even help fight climate change....
Eco-Activity: A local scavenger hunt
Your local community is an important place! A strong community can be a powerful asset, and learning to support local people, ecosystems and businesses...
Eco-Activity: It’s an Earth Rangers Halloween!
Spooky season is upon us, which means that stores are filled with costumes, candy, and of course, pumpkins. For today’s eco-activity, we’re going to...
Eco-Activity: The Grocery Sprint
Trying
to become more aware of your carbon footprint? Then this is challenge is for
you! A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide that...
Eco-Activity: Save your seeds for spring!
Did you know that farmers grow their crops from their own seeds? That’s right! When the growing season for most plants is over, they...
Eco-Activity: Create Some Arctic Fox Artwork!
Arctic foxes are masters of camouflage! Every winter their brown/grey fur changes to white, allowing them to blend in better with the snow and...
Eco-Activity: Create your own wind turbine!
Wind can do a lot of things; it can make our hair dance (making us look like movie stars), it can blow away our...
Eco-Activity: Hoo is telling the truth?
Great Horned Owls are majestic, large birds native to the Americas, but how much do you know about our feathered friends? We’re here to...
Eco-Activity: Fall Outdoor Scavenger Hunt!
The last official days of summer are upon us, and we are starting to see some leaves changing colours!
Days are shorter, colder weather approaches...
Congratulations Summer Contest 2021 Winners!
This summer, Earth Rangers members from all over Canada took part in the #ecosummer21 contest. We challenged them to help the planet by taking...
Eco-Activity: Learn how animals express themselves!
As humans, we find many different ways to express our emotions. Our faces, our gestures, and even our voices are ways to show our...
Eco-Activity: Make your own bear paws!
Today is World Teddy Bear Day, and what better way to celebrate than by honouring our real-life teddy bear friends: grizzly bears! Grizzly bears...
Eco Activity: Make a recipe with only local ingredients!
Eating local is a great way to lower your food’s carbon footprint. It reduces associated emissions from transport and supports local farmers and businesses...
Eco-Activity: Make your own back to school time capsule!
School starts in one week which means it’s a great time to reflect on an amazing summer and start thinking about the upcoming year!...
Eco-Activity: Take this otterly awesome quiz!
River otters are incredible animals, but how much do you know about them? For today’s eco-activity, test your knowledge on this magnificent mammal! You otter take...
Eco-Activity: Make your own Solar S’mores!
Have you ever roasted a s’more with only the sun?! Well, you came to the right place if you want to find out how exactly...
Eco-Activity: Create an eco-friendly map to get to school!
Create an eco-friendly map to get to school!
Canadians buy more cars that emit the most carbon into our atmosphere per kilometre out of any...
Eco-Activity: Become a Wildlife Photographer for the day!
Today is World Photography Day, and to celebrate, we’re going to learn some tips on how to capture amazing wildlife images near you! Wildlife...
Eco-Activity: A Grizzly Grid
The great grizzly bear is a magnificent and strong creature; huge paws, sharp claws, and pointy teeth. Despite their strength, and lack of predators, grizzly...
Eco-Activity: It’s a quest to be a quizmaster!
School’s out for the summer, but before you put your thinking cap away we want to know if you have what it takes to...
Eco-Activity: Make some homemade wildflower seed bombs
Create a meadow oasis in your backyard with these homemade wildflower seed bombs! As Earth Rangers, we know how important our native wildflower population...
Eco-Activity: Learn How To Identify a Tree’s Age!
Trees are simply magnificent and carry a lot of wisdom within their layers of wood. If you think about it, many old trees have lived...
Eco-Activity: Make Your Own Badger Mask!
American Badgers are elusive members of the weasel family. You will mostly find them in open grasslands and scrublands all across North America. These...
Eco-Activity: Pollinator Power Crossword
Without our pollinator pals we wouldn’t have the delicious fruits and vegetables to eat, beautiful flowers, and many other important plants that support a...
Eco-Activity: Start your summer harvest!
Summer is here, and that means all of the delicious, bright coloured fruits and veggies are also popping out of the soil too!
In most...
Eco-Activity: Get Your Snowflake On!
Not only are we (hopefully!) going to break an awesome record, but we will be using the paper snowflakes to share your messages of...
Eco-Activity: She Sells Seashells by the Sea Shore!
In Canada, we’re extremely lucky to have a country full of bustling streams, glassy lakes and swelling ocean coastlines. To be exact, approximately 12% of...
Eco-Activity: Learn all about Lynx!
At Earth Rangers, we’re putting our Ears On to talk about climate change and how it affects animals that we love. Findings from our new...
Eco-Activity: WIN with Christmas in July!
Summer might be in full swing, but we’ve got a different holiday on the brain here at Earth Rangers. Our friends at FPAC (The...
Eco-Activity: Win a Super Summer Swag Bag!
Summer is in full force, so why not enjoy the nice weather and time outside by taking part in Earth Rangers’ eco-activities and Missions! Not...
Eco-Activity: Keeping it eco at the beach
The beach is not only the perfect place to have fun with friends, enjoy the sun, and splash in the water – it’s also...
Eco-Activity: Snowflakes in the summer?!
Do you have concerns about the climate? Do you want your voice to be heard? For today’s eco-activity, we’re giving you a chance to...
Eco-Activity: Win with Earth Rangers!
Attention Earth Rangers: there’s less than a month left to enter the Backyard Biologist Photo Contest! We’re giving away a Canon Powershot camera to...
Eco-Activity: Calling all butterflies!
Besides being pretty to look at, did you know butterflies are also important pollinators that help keep our plants healthy and our fruits and...
Eco-Activity: Get your ears on!
When we're concerned about the environment, it’s not always easy to talk about it.
But we came up with a little trick! Want to have...
Eco-Activity: Handy Tips for a Green Garden
Eating local has tons of benefits, and what could be more local than growing food right in your own backyard?! For today’s eco-activity we’re...
Eco-Activity: Saving our Oceans from home!
Plastic pollution is a big problem, and our oceans need your help! Today is World Ocean Day, so for today’s eco-activity we’re sharing some...
Eco-Activity: Polar Plunge
As Earth Rangers, we know climate change is a big problem for the animals we love, but understanding just how it affects them can...
Eco-Activity: Collect and Conserve!
Climate change is causing lots of wacky weather, from increasing temperatures to droughts, forest fires, and floods. When we can’t mitigate its effects we...
Eco-Activity: Snap a pic to WIN a Canon Powershot camera!
Do you love nature? Have a keen eye for cool creatures or passionate about plants? We’re calling on you to become a Backyard Biologist, sending...
Eco-Activity: Forest In a Jar
Forests are magical places, and we don’t know about you, but we take every chance we get to go out and enjoy them! Sometimes...
Eco-Activity: Become a Waste Warrior!
Do you have what it takes to become a waste warrior? For today’s eco-activity, we want to put you in charge of trash! Learn...
Eco-Activity: Take Action Against Litter!
Today is the official Day of Action on Litter in Ontario, but no matter where you live, today we’re talking about trash! For today’s...
Eco-Activity: Save A Shoreline Near You!
We love getting outside just because nature’s awesome, but getting outside AND helping animals is a win win. For today’s eco-activity, we want you...
Eco-Activity: Wrapping up our Creature Features with a whale of an...
With Earth Month over, it’s time to say goodbye to our Creature Feature series, but we’re sending it off with a fun experiment perfect...
Eco-Activity: Bring on the batteries!
It’s that time of year again, Earth Rangers: time for a spring clean! Alright alright, that doesn’t sound super fun, we get it –...
Eco-Activity: Another grrrreat Creature Feature coming your way!
For this week’s Creature Feature, we’re highlighting one of Canada’s grrreatest and grrrrandest: the Grizzly Bear!
Grizzly bears are one of the most epic creatures in Canada’s...
Eco-Activity: It’s an Earth Day Special Edition!
It’s a special day today, and to celebrate, we’ve got a TON of exciting things coming your way, including this special edition Earth Day eco-activity!...
Eco-Activity: It’s a buzzworthy Creature Feature!
Welcome back to another Creature Feature! Ready for the buzz on this week’s guest of honour?
Did you know that 1 out of every 3...
Eco-Activity: Habitat Investigator
Forest, wetland, arctic, desert, ocean, rainforest – what do all of these have in common? They are all different kinds of animal habitats! Today...
Eco-Activity: It’s time for Creature Feature Round 2!
We hope you enjoyed last week’s fox fun creature feature! Can you guess hoo this week’s special guest is?
Great horned owls are found throughout North...
Eco-Activity: Plant a tree, get a FREE gift!
*Please note: Limited quanity gift packs from FPAC are no longer available
As an Earth Ranger we probably don’t need to tell you how important trees are. Besides being nice to...
Arctic Fox Crossword
It’s time for some fox fun! Think you can solve this crossword? Besides flexing your knowledge of fox facts, you’ll also be cracking a...
Eco-Activity: Celebrate Earth Month by showing off your love for animals!
April is our favourite. It’s a month that’s all about the animals! Well okay, every month is all about the animals here at Earth...
Eco-Activity: Say ‘SUP to recycled bead curtains!
It’s time to cut the SUPs – single-use plastics, that is! These are plastic products like straws, grocery bags, and water bottles, designed to...
Eco-Activity: Join Captain Conservation’s Crew and help catch the Earth Rangers...
The Earth Rangers Most Wanted are on the loose, and Captain Conservation needs your help to stop them! The Terrible Tap and Power Phantom...
Eco-Activity: DIY Plushie Palace
Did you know that online shopping has almost doubled in the last year? That means we’re filling our homes with not only more stuff,...
Eco-Activity: Pot o’ Gold
Top o’ the evenin’ to ye! Here’s a green way to store ye gold, lads and lassies: a DIY coin saver that’s fit to...
Eco-Activity: Roam the ROM from Home!
Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum is doing something extra special, and for today’s eco-activity we’re bringing the museum to you! The ROM at Home Program opens the virtual doors...
Eco-Activity: Lightbulb Switcheroo!
How many Earth Rangers does it take to change a light bulb? ONE!
Did you know that the type of light bulb you buy makes...
Eco-Activity: A Natural Solution
Household cleaners often contain toxins that are harmful. These products get washed down the drain and when these toxins get into the environment, they...
Eco-Activity: Twiggy Tree Art
Looking for a reason to get outside this weekend? Why not make some twiggy tree art! It’s a great way to get some fresh...
Eco-Activity: Snowy Seed Smorgasbord
Snow is fun fluff but did you know it can hide food sources from feathered friends? A huge amount of snow can make it...
Eco-Activity: Upcycled Snow Squalls
There has been a lot of snowfall across Canada lately, and many places have been experiencing super chilly temperatures. This motivated us to craft...
Eco-Activity: Doorstep Dropoff
Today is #NationalBatteryDay! Get in touch with your family, friends, and neighbours nearby to coordinate a safe doorstep dropoff for used batteries. Just ask...
Eco-Activity: Love Bugs
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’ve got the perfect craft to get you in the spirit! This adorable DIY has everything...
Eco-Activity: Hedgehog Over Heels!
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away now, and we are “hedge over heels” for this sustainable craft! You don’t need much for...
Eco-Activity: Lookout for nature
I spy with my little eye… an Earth Ranger looking for outdoor fun! These DIY binoculars are a creative craft fit for any young...
Eco-Activity: Epic hot chocolate adventure
Two words: HOT CHOCOLATE! Who doesn’t love a sweet treat that also warms you from the inside out!? Today we are challenging you to...
Eco-Activity: Wonderful winter wreaths
Even though we’re more than halfway through January, there‘s still a lot of winter left here in Canada. While some aren’t fans of feeling...
Eco-Activity: Homemade potpourri
Unless you live in a forest surrounded by evergreen trees (if you do we’re totally jealous because that sounds really cool), winter might not...
Eco-Activity: Tree-rific backyard habitat
Tree-rific Backyard Habitat
Did your family celebrate last month with an indoor tree? If you’d like to prolong the holiday spirit and share the gift...
Eco-activity: Sustainable Gifting Station
Today’s Eco Activity: Sustainable Gifting Station
Happy December! It’s a month filled with the warm fuzzies that come with gift-giving and celebrating with family and...
Eco-activity: Odd sock holiday puppets
Today’s Eco Activity: Odd Sock Holiday Puppets
Odd socks – we’ve all got ‘em! Sometimes the left one wears out way faster than the right,...
Eco-Activity: Jar-Rinser, Lid-Locker… Animal Protector!
Today’s Eco Activity: Jar-Rinser, Lid-Locker… Animal Protector!
Who is that new family of animal-saving super heroes on the block? IT’S YOUR FAMILY! Many animals have...
Eco-Activity: Eggcellent penguin pals
Today’s Eco Activity: Eggcellent Penguin Pals
Brrrrr! Winter is nearly here, Earth Rangers! Depending on where you live, you may have even had snow already....
Eco-Activity: Pinecone bird feeders
Today’s Eco Activity: Pinecone Bird Feeders
Even though the sky may have been busy with migrating birds this fall, there are plenty that will be...
Eco-Activity: WIN with the Earth Rangers Podcast!
Today’s Eco Activity: Animal Encounter Storyteller
Calling all aspiring storytellers, especially those who want a chance to WIN! Do you or someone you know have...
Eco-Activity: Owlsome scrap stamps
Today’s Eco Activity: Owlsome Scrap Stamps
Have you ever tried using bits of food scraps to re-grow plants and veggies? It’s so easy! Using just...
Eco-Activity: Leafy ghost garland
Today’s Eco Activity: Leafy Ghost Garland
Happy Hallo-WEEK, Earth Ranger families! Have you been on the prowl for some BOO-tiful and sustainable Halloween decorations? We’ve...
Eco-Activity: Stash Trash and RAWR around your ‘hood!
Today’s Eco Activity: Stash Trash & RAWR around your ‘hood!
Nature is awesome! It’s fun to play in, beautiful to look at, and is home...
Eco-Activity: Cut the SUPs!
Today’s Eco Activity: Cut the SUPs!
Huh?! What’s SUP? Single-Use Plastics, that’s what! Things like plastic cutlery, bags, and straws not only take a lot...
Eco-Activity: Leafy lanterns
Today’s Eco Activity: Leafy Lanterns
Is your front stoop in need of a little love and light before those pumpkins get carved? How about sprucing...
Eco-Activity: Fall fun architect
Today’s Eco Activity: Fall Fun Architect
We Earth Rangers love challenging you to animal-saving, Earth-loving Missions! But have you ever thought about creating your own...
Eco-Activity: 3 Steps to Keep Cool
Leaves are starting to fall (along with the temperature), so autumn is definitely here! Many of us are excited for “spooky season”, but there...
Eco-Activity: Pressed plant bookmarks
Today’s Eco Activity: Pressed Plant Bookmarks
Are your family members collectors of habitat treasures, especially as the summer winds down? Maybe flowers in their hair?...
Eco-Activity: Become a Food Waste Warrior
Today’s Eco Activity: Become a Food Waste Warrior!
Today we’re celebrating the first ever International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste – and...
Eco-Activity: Maritime lanterns
Today’s Eco Activity: Maritime Lanterns
Have you ever wanted your very own fishy friends at home? Or some snazzy lighting to warm up a cool...
Eco-Activity: Dead battery rummage
Today’s Eco Activity: Dead Battery Rummage
Don’t forget about this truly electric CONTEST, because it’s ending soon!! Batteries that go out with the trash end up in landfills...
Eco-Activity: Garbage gobblers
Today’s Eco Activity: Garbage Gobblers
This Saturday is #InternationalCoastalCleanupDay, and there is no better time than now to get out and clean up our local...
Eco-Activity: Graduate to Green Drivers with your FREE Mission Mailer!
Today’s Eco Activity: Graduate to Green Drivers
Did you know tomorrow is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer? Without it life...
Eco-Activity: DIY Towel Teddy
Yesterday was #NationalTeddyBearDay, so we’ve been celebrating with beary cool activities! Did you know a group of bears is called a sleuth? Have you...
Eco-Activity: Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day!
Tomorrow is #NationalTeddyBearDay! We’ve come up with a delicious meal to celebrate early if you’re already feeling a rumbly in your tumbly. Even the...
Eco-Activity: Arborist for an hour
Beginning next week, Earth Rangers will be reducing the frequency of our eco-activities emails from daily to twice weekly. We have loved being part of...
Eco-Activity: Hungry animal bookmarks
As the summer is winding down and most of us will be once again hitting the books, we wanted to craft some cute page-corner...
Eco-Activity: Build a battery collection box and WIN!
Hey techie families! Here’s a CONTEST to get you really charged up!
Did you know that properly recycling the batteries in your remote controls, toys,...
Eco-Activity: Buy-buy bug candles
There’s nothing more peaceful than a cool late-summer evening… until you suddenly get bit!! Campfires, outdoor family dinners, and sunset watching can quickly get...
Eco-Activity: Butterfly snack shop
We Canadians are known for our kindness and hospitality, and as Earth Rangers we know that applies to all creatures, human and otherwise! So...
Eco-Activity: Kitchen scrap crops
Did you know you can use your kitchen scraps to re-grow certain fruits and veggies right at home? It’s easy to turn your food...
Eco-Activity: The Great Migration
Do you love going to the beach? So do red knots! These adorable little guys are actually super tough shorebirds that travel incredible distances....
Eco-Activity: Super stick door signs
Has your family been eating lots of popsicles this summer? We sure have! Since our leftover popsicle sticks started to pile up, we’ve come...
Eco-Activity: Playful polymers
Calling all the little chemists! We’ve got special interactive versions of our Facebook Live sessions happening for all you science lovers, thanks to our...
Eco-Activity: Become a locavore!
Today, we’re challenging you to shrink your family’s farm-to-table distance! Being a locavore means doing your best to choose foods that come from somewhere...
Eco-Activity: Get around greener with your FREE Mission Mailer!
Cars are super convenient, but this easy travel comes with a price: greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Did you know transportation is the...
Eco-Activity: Timed trash pickup
Brother vs sister… neighbour vs neighbour… bestie vs bestie… it’s time for the a TIMED TRASH PICK-UP! What better way to celebrate #FriendshipDay than...
Eco-activity: Bee’s knees bumblebee nest
Today is World Nature Conservation Day, and to celebrate we’re asking you to help some powerful pollinators in need of a new hive! Western...
Eco-Activity: Wind-powered DIY decor
Renewable energy is also known as “clean energy” or “green energy”, and as you can probably already tell by their names, they are a...
Eco-Activity: Chillin’ in July
Feeling the summer heat these days? Take some time to chill out with this polar bear wordsearch! A perfect way to PAWS at home...
Eco-Activity: Make a ssssnake ssssnack!
Today is world snake day!! Ssssscelebrate by ssssnacking on sssnake inssspired refresssshments!
What’s all the fuss about? Snakes are sssssuper important in balancing out ecosystems all over the world!...
Eco-Activity: No-sew superhero mask!
Part of being an Earth Ranger is leading by example for the good of our planet and all species that live here, including people....
Eco-Activity: Creepy crawler cottage!
Some people think bugs are icky, but we Earth Rangers know they are super important and helpful little critters! They help break down and...
Eco-Activity: Plastic package-free toothpaste!
It’s #NoPlasticJuly!! A great way to start inspecting your family’s avoidable plastic use is to focus on one room at a time. Ever thought...
Eco-Activity: Outdoor challenge engineer!
We Earth Rangers love completing our animal-saving, Earth-loving missions! Have you ever thought about creating your very own at-home nature challenge for your friends...
Eco-Activity: Celebrate Canada!
Canada is home to spectacular landscapes, abundant natural resources, and remarkable biodiversity. What better reason is there to throw Canada a moose-approved party with...
Eco-Activity: Fox friends on a roll!
Today’s Eco Activity: Fox Friends on a Roll!
Red foxes are awesomely adorable and super fun to watch bobbing through a field or through suburban...
Eco-Activity: Introducing the red fox!
Introducing the Red Fox!
The red fox is a dog-like mammal that has a pointed face and ears, a thick and glossy coat of fur,...
Eco-Activity: Father’s Day fun!
Today’s Eco Activity: Eco-Conscious Coupon Cards!
Dad’s Day is coming up on Sunday! This Father’s Day, while we recognize our amazing dads and caregivers at...
Eco-Activity: Snap plant pics for awesome prizes!
Today’s Eco Activity: Plant Photographer
If you or a family member has access to a digital camera, or even a phone or tablet with a...
Eco-Activity: Egg-cellent Murre Habitat
Today’s Eco Activity: Egg-cellent Murre Habitat
During the summer months, the Thick-billed Murre gathers in massive colonies and breeds on seaside cliffs in the Arctic....
Eco-Activity: Celebrate Global Wind Day!
Introducing the Thick-Billed Murre!
Thick-billed murres are found in Arctic waters all across the globe. Known as the “penguins of the north”, these cool looking...
Eco-Activity: Sea Lion or Seal LYIN’?
Sea Lion or Seal LYIN’?
Both sea lions and seals, along with their walrus cousins, are pinnipeds, which mean “fin-footed“ in Latin. It refers to...
Eco-Activity: Animal encounter story contest
Animal Encounter Story Contest
Hey you! Yes, YOU! We want to hear from our amazing Earth Ranger families: we’re looking for your animal encounter stories!...
Eco-Activity: Sea lion origami
Today’s Eco Activity: Sea Lion Origami
Origami is the Japanese art of paper-folding. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at folding your way...
Eco-Activity: Tree bucket buddy
Tree Bucket Buddy
Trees need water just like we do in order to stay hydrated and healthy! Growing new leaves and roots, transporting nutrients, and...
Eco-Activity: Build a Marine Mammal for World Oceans Day!
Today’s Eco Activity: Build a Marine Mammal
Today is World Oceans Day! Celebrate by designing and drawing your very own unique marine mammal!
All mammals—including marine...
Eco-Activity: Flick Off the Lights & Flick on a Film
Flick Off the Lights & Flick on a Film
Today is world Environment Day! Climate change is one of the environmental biggest threats facing our...
Eco-Activity: Venomous or Harmless? A Dangerous Game!
Venomous or Harmless? A Dangerous Game!
Are eastern milksnakes venomous? No, but they want you to think that they are! You see, eastern milksnakes are...
Eco-Activity: Shoreline Selfie: Before and After!
Shoreline Selfie: Before & After!
Monday June 8 is World Oceans Day and tomorrow marks the start of Canadian Environment Week, so we think there’s...
Eco-Activity: Get the buzz on bee facts
Get the buzz on bee facts
Do you consider yourself to BEE an expert on pollinators? What about your favourite black and yellow super hero (no, not...
Eco-Activity: Local tree guidebook
Local Tree Guidebook
We all know that Canada’s national tree is the maple… it’s right on our super unique flag! But what about other local...
Eco-Activity: Eastern Milksnake colour and quiz
The eastern milksnake is a non-venomous snake with smooth, shiny scales and a colourful “saddle” pattern along their backs. Eastern milksnakes can be found...
Eco-Activity: Red Knot’s secret code
Red Knot’s Secret Code
Like most birds, red knots make a variety of calls and songs. You can hear them make anything from a quick...
Eco-Activity: What’s SUP?
What’s SUP?!?
Single Use Plastics, that’s what! Plastic things designed to be used once like cutlery, bags, and straws might be considered convenient at times,...
Eco-Activity: Just poking around!
Just Poking Around
The red knot is a shorebird that uses its long beak to poke into the sand to feel for delicious morsels of...
Eco-Activity: Red Knot flight plan
Red Knot Flight Plan
Red knots are known to have one of the longest migrations of any animal on Earth! Some birds have even travelled...
Eco-Activity: Meet the Red Knot!
It might be in South America, but did you know that Bahía de San Antonio is an important site for Canadian migratory birds and...
Eco-Activity: Make a difference with just ONE tree!
Plant Just One Tree
Today is World Biodiversity Day! World Biodiversity Day is a day to celebrate the incredible variety of plants and animals that...
Eco-Activity: Polar pop quiz!
Polar Pop Quiz!
We’ve got a coooooool quiz to test your polar bear knowledge! Want some hints before you get started? Check out this polar bear...
Eco-Activity: New contest alert!
Attention Earth Rangers: it’s time to get planting!
In celebration of WORLD BEE DAY, we’ve got BEE-autiful opportunity for you to help out pollinators and...
Eco-Activity: Polar word puzzle!
When you think of Arctic animals, the first creature that probably comes to mind is the powerful polar bear. These bears are the largest...
Eco-Activity: Otter vs… otter?
Sea Otter or River Otter?
Whether river, lake, stream, or sea, waterways are important to protect and conserve! If it weren’t for wonderfully wet habitats,...
Eco-Activity: Lightbulbs of hope
Light Bulbs of Hope
Doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers are doing so much amazing work to keep us all safe during the pandemic—but let’s not...
Eco Activity: Otter’s eye view
Otter’s Eye View
Join biologist Kim on her otterly awesome adventure learning about river otters in the Yukon! During her time working with the Wildlife...
Eco-Activity: Be a super sorter!
Be a Super Sorter!
Today, people in Ontario are celebrating the FIRST official Day of Action on Litter! But we think it’s a great day...
Eco-Activity: You otter meet our next animal of the week
The river otter is scarce throughout Canada, with the marked exception of the BC coast. This adorable member of the weasel family is amphibious,...
Eco-Activity: Wolverine expert challenge
Wolverine Expert Challenge
Wolverines might not be the cuddliest creatures in the world, but they sure are interesting! If Wolverine week has gotten you...
Eco-Activity: Marvelous Mother’s Day gifts
Marvelous Mother’s Day Gifts
This Mother’s Day let’s not forget about the original mama: Mother Earth! This Mother’s Day while we recognize our amazing moms...
Eco-Activity: Wondering wolverine words
Wondering Wolverine Words
Wondering about wolverines just like wolverines wander the boreal forests in the North? We’ve got some Wednesday word challenges to feed you...
Eco-Activity: Wipe out water-wasters!
Wipe Out Water-Wasters!
Did you know there are some serious water-wasting offenders hiding in your home? This is bad news for the planet since water is...
Eco-Activity: Name these Wolverines!
Meet the wolverine, the largest land-dwelling member of the weasel family. Wolverines have a fierce reputation – with strong teeth, extremely sharp claws and...
Eco-Activity: Buzzworthy bumblebee bonanza
Buzz Worthy Bumblebee Bonanza
We dare you to say that 10 times fast! As we come to the end of our Western Bumblebee Week, let’s...
Eco-Activity: Conserve and Connect!
Conserve and Connect!
You’ve probably seen lots of creative ways people are connecting with friends and family while still practicing social distancing. Things like hanging...
Eco-Activity: Who would you BEE?
Who would you BEE?
Meet the Western Bumblebee!
Did you know that about 1 out of every 3 bites of food you eat was grown with...
Eco-Activity: Super chill Arctic Fox fun!
Super Chill Arctic Fox Fun
As the weather starts getting warmer this spring, it can be really easy to forget about how important the Arctic...
Eco-Activity: Take the water taste challenge!
Water Taste Challenge
Thirsty? When you choose tap water, you can help our planet AND save money. Did you know that some bottled water is...
Eco Activity: Adopt an animal (and get free shipping – Happy...
It’s EARTH DAY!!
Today is our favourite day of the year, because we get to celebrate our beautiful planet and all of the amazing animals...
Eco-Activity: Recycled window art
Recycled Earth Window Art
Did you hear that tomorrow is EARTH DAY?! Let’s get the love for our planet started early by producing some works...
Eco-Activity: Arctic donuts?!
Every Earth Ranger knows that Earth Month is for the animals, which makes now the perfect time to highlight our animal adoption program, and...
Eco-Activity: Become an osprey habitat architect!
The Earth Rangers Wildlife Adoption Program is a great way to support important conservation research! But for today’s eco-activity we’re giving you the chance to suit...
Eco-Activity: Eliminate energy-wasters in your home
Eliminate Energy Wasters in Your Home
Did you know there are some serious energy-wasting offenders hiding in your home? When we use too much energy,...
Eco Activity: A nest full of osprey fun!
A Nest FULL of Outstanding Osprey Opportunities
Ospreys are large predatory birds found on every continent except Antarctica. They’re known to be great fishers: they...
Eco-Activity: Upcycled plant palaces
Upcycled Plant Palaces
We don’t know about you, but we’ve gotten very well acquainted with our household plants over the past few weeks! As a...
Eco-Activity: Osprey’s a-MAZE-ing Journey
Every Earth Ranger knows that Earth Month is for the animals, which makes now the perfect time to highlight our animal adoption program, and...
Eco-Activities: More Pawsitively Grizzly Tasks
More Pawsitively Grizzly Tasks
No time to hibernate through this fantastic Friday! There’s a whole den’s worth of activities ahead!
1. A Grizz Quiz! Test your bear-identifying knowledge and...
Eco-Activity: Brewing bio-friendly bathbombs
Brewing Bio-Friendly Bath Bombs
Looking for toxin-free TLC? Leave unnatural toxins behind next time you jump in the tub by making your own fizzy bath...
Eco-Activity: Grizzly recipe and riddle!
Grizzly Recipe & Riddle
Do you feel a rumbly in your tumbly? Breakfast, lunch, or snack, we’ve got your family covered! Even the littlest cubs...
Eco-Activity: Eggcellent bunnies and chicks
Eggcellent bunnies & chicks
Let’s get in the springtime spirit by creating some eco-friendly upcycled decorations! With each individual dome from your egg carton, you’ll have...
Eco-Activity: Grizzly bear word search!
Every Earth Ranger knows that Earth Month is for the animals, which makes now the perfect time to highlight our animal adoption program, and...
Eco-Activity: Wildlife at Home!
Wildlife At Home!
Ever wonder what pandas get up to when no one’s watching? Do polar bears play out on the tundra? Are honeybee hives...
Eco-Activity: For the Birds!
For the birds! #EarthMonthforAnimals
Have you started to notice more birds in your neighbourhood? Maybe if your family created a bird nest supply shop...
Eco-Activity: Earth Month animal art!
Guess what?? It’s Earth Month! #EarthMonthforAnimals
The snow is melting, the birds are chirping, and the buds are blooming… it must be April, otherwise known...
Eco-Activity: App Scavenger Hunt
Hey Earth Ranger families, are you ready for a super scavenger hunt? You won’t even need to leave your living room or change out...
Eco-Activity: Meatless Monday
Meatless MondayBacon, burgers, fried chicken… we humans munch on delicious carnivorous meals regularly. But did you know that when we fill up on different...
Eco-Activity: Germination Station
Germination Station!
It’s still a bit chilly outside, but why not soak in the little bit of spring we’ve got! The most “spring thing” possible...
Eco-Activity: Plug in and chill out!
Plug in & Chill out!Want some quiet time indoors but don’t want to go totally radio silent? Looking for company while you take a...
Eco Activity: Best bins on the block!
Did you know that animals can get hurt by our household waste and recycling? If we aren’t careful about how we dispose of our...
Eco Activity: Build a bird nest supply shop!
When we do things to change the outdoor landscape, like build houses and roads, it gets harder for animals to find the safe habitats...
