There has been a lot of snowfall across Canada lately, and many places have been experiencing super chilly temperatures. This motivated us to craft some snow-inspired banners and mobiles to make our inside feel a little more like the outside! We made snowflakes out of newspaper and other recycled materials that were bound for the blue bin – and you can too!

All you need to do is continually fold a piece of paper into its corners. Then, cut creatively without completely cutting the fold line holding it all together. Consider trimming the outside into a fun shape too, so not all of your flakes are square-like. Once you’re done clipping, unfold your recycled paper and voila! Then it’s up to you how you’d like to display your faux-flakes and hang them around the house.

Once you’ve finished with crafting, it’s time to recycle the scraps and other litter-like things around your house. Don’t forget to double check what you CAN and CAN’T recycle! If we are not careful about how we dispose of our bags, cleaners and other waste, it can mean real danger for animals. So, once you’ve prepared your household waste to be safe curbside, visit your municipality’s website to get a full list of items that are recyclable in your area and to check out any special guidelines on how to treat your waste. Make sure everything is wildlife-safe before you put it out for collection by doing things like rinsing out jars and containers, and cutting six-pack rings!

The Earth Rangers App is where kids go to save animals! It’s free to join and you’ll have access to real-world Missions like this one. Plus, you can adopt an animal to support conservation projects, and learn all about animals in the Wild Wire Blog. Find activities like this, and so much more in the App!

Today is #NationalBatteryDay! Get in touch with your family, friends, and neighbours nearby to coordinate a safe doorstep dropoff for used batteries. Just ask them to collect their used batteries in a zip-sealed bag and drop it off at your place so you can take care of the run to your nearest recycling drop-off spot when it’s safe to do so. 

If you live in a building with direct access to the outdoors, all you’ll need is a weatherproof, non-metal container to label and leave outside your home. If you’re in an apartment building, you may have to coordinate with your contributors a little more carefully for contactless dropoffs, but we promise it will be worth it! By making an awesome effort to collect batteries to recycle, you’re also helping keep potentially hazardous waste out of natural spaces – animals in your area will be so thankful!!

Here are some ways to level-up your doorstep dropoff!

• Decorate your bin and add a fun sign so people walking by know they can add to your effort
• Put up signs around your neighbourhood (yard sale style) to let your ‘hood know they can drop off their batteries too!

The Earth Rangers App is where kids go to save animals! It’s free to join and you’ll have access to real-world Missions like this one. Plus, you can adopt an animal to support conservation projects, and learn all about animals in the Wild Wire Blog. Find activities like this, and so much more in the App!

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 we LOVE – crafting, sustainable materials, and the opportunity to show friends and family you CARE! Plus there is no limit to how creative you can get with these cute cardboard creepy-crawlers!

All you need to get started are toilet paper rolls – the rest is up to you! Here are some suggestions for other materials to look around the house for:

Now let’s get crafting!

1. Decorate the toilet paper roll first for your bug’s body.
2. Poke 3 holes on each side of your roll, then weave a pipe cleaner through to make legs. Fold the ends into a little ball for feet, or thread on beads for added colour.
3. Fold a piece of construction paper in half and draw a medium-sized heart on it, with the point along the fold. Then cut it out while the paper is still folded in half so you end up with two connected hearts – these are your love bug’s wings! Glue them onto the back of your roll.
4. Add details like antennae, eyes, and stripes or polka dots. Maybe even a pom-pom for a nose!

Do you and your family know someone who could use a little extra love these days? Maybe a grandparent, a local business, or even your next door neighbour! Spread the love and leave your crafted creation on their doorstep with a note saying how much they are appreciated! It’s a great way to send a kind message while practicing safe social distancing!

Don’t forget to share a photo of your drop-off and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! We LOVE to see our Earth Rangers inspiring others.

The Earth Rangers App is where kids go to save animals! It’s free to join and you’ll have access to real-world Missions like this one. Plus, you can adopt an animal to support conservation projects, and learn all about animals in the Wild Wire Blog. Find activities like this, and so much more in the App!