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, or the mysterious washing machine monster gobbles them up! However it happens, it seems that there are some pairs that just don’t last, leaving you with one sock you’re just not sure what to do with. Thankfully, we’ve got a solution for upcycling those oddballs into funnybone-tickling sock puppets. And now that the holidays are approaching, it’s a great time to make some silly DIY gifts as stocking stuffers for your family members!

Use yarn, googly eyes, string, holiday decorations, pom-poms… anything you can imagine to make yourself the silliest sock monsters ever! We recommend using hot glue with the help of an adult, but craft glue may work too if the socks aren’t super thick!

BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE!

Well, not quite, but FREE SHIPPING has arrived to our e-store early! Use the code BF2020 and get free shipping on your entire order when you purchase a plush Adoption Kit!

It’s the perfect gift for the little animal lovers in your life—not only because they are absolutely adorable, but they also help protect real-life animals and their homes by supporting conservation initiatives. There’s an animal for everyone! Check them out here.

Already an Earth Rangers member? Be sure to make your purchase through the Earth Rangers App to earn the points and digital items that come with each adoption package!

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’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 an amazing sense of smell that can lead them to delicious dinners and fun finds… but also to your garbage bins that may contain things that can hurt them or can make them sick. Luckily there are lots of easy ways to make your waste & recycling wildlife-safe before it gets to the curb, and two of those are to become a Jar-Rinser or Lid-Locker! Start practicing these super steps today and they’ll become second nature in no time!

Jar Rinser:

Take a peek in your recycling bin to see if you have any containers, jars, bottles or cans that could use a rinse. It’s important to properly clean your recyclables to minimize drops of tasty temptations (like pasta sauce or sugary drinks) that might lure curious critters to your bins and can also get stuck on animals’ heads or paws when they reach in to get at those last morsels. Plus, this will help ensure your recyclables are ready to be sorted and treated at your local recycling plant instead of accidentaly being treated as waste!

Lid Locker:

A secure lid on your garbage, recycling, and green bins goes a long way in keeping critters out in the first place! If you don’t have locking lids on your bins, try storing them in a closed shed or garage, or securing them tightly with bungee cords.

Don’t forget to double check what you CAN and CAN’T recycle! 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 any special guidelines on how to treat your waste.

It’s almost the most wonderful time of year, and we’ve got TONS of exciting things planned that we know you’re going to love – but why wait?!

Now for a limited time only*, we’re giving you $5 off all Plush Wildlife Adoption Kits when you use code WINTER at checkout!

Each adoption kit purchased supports real conservation projects that make a big difference for the animals we love. Your plush package comes with a poster full of animal facts, plus a personalized certificate to display with pride – and don’t forget the adorable plushy any Earth Ranger is sure to love! Check them out in the Earth Rangers Shop today!

Already an Earth Rangers member? Be sure to make your purchase through the Earth Rangers App to earn the points and digital items that come with each adoption package!

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’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. Are you all set for a season of COOL outdoor adventures and sustainable indoor activities, like crafts? Waddle this way for this Arctic-inspired craft featuring upcycled egg cartons!

Here’s what you need:

• An egg carton
• Orange, black and white paint (markers or crayons can work too, they just won’t be as vibrant)
• Glue
• Scissors
• Optional: googly eyes

Here’s how you make each one of your penguin pals:

1. Cut out an individual “egg holder” from your egg carton, along with three small triangles.
2. Turn the egg holder upside-down (like a dome) and paint a white oval on the outside for the penguin’s belly.
3. Paint the triangles orange.
4. Once the white part is dry, paint the rest of the carton black.
5. Once everything is dry, glue one triangle at the top of the penguin’s belly for the beak.
6. Add the remaining two orange triangles to the bottom for the feet!
7. Add eyes (create your own with scraps from the egg carton or stick on googly eyes).
8. Do a photo shoot with your new friend outdoors, post it and tag our official page so we can see! Your craft may even be featured on our page.

It’s almost the most wonderful time of year, and we’ve got TONS of exciting things planned that we know you’re going to love – but why wait?!

Now for a limited time only*, we’re giving you $5 off all Plush Wildlife Adoption Kits when you use code WINTER at checkout!

Each adoption kit purchased supports real conservation projects that make a big difference for the animals we love. Your plush package comes with a poster full of animal facts, plus a personalized certificate to display with pride – and don’t forget the adorable plushy any Earth Ranger is sure to love! Check them out in the Earth Rangers Shop today!

Already an Earth Rangers member? Be sure to make your purchase through the Earth Rangers App to earn the points and digital items that come with each adoption package!

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’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 sticking around long after the first major snowfall! When snow covers their habitat, it makes food-finding more challenging. This winter, you can be a birdy buddy by helping our feathered friends find an extra food source. Here’s how:

1. Collect some large pinecones from the great outdoors!
2. Fill a shallow bowl, pan, or cardboard box with birdseed.
3. Sift through the birdseed and investigate the different seeds! It’s a fun sensory experience and you’ll get to do a little quality control work for your fluttering friends.
4. Get to work covering the pinecones in thick honey or suet.
5. Once the pinecone is totally covered, roll it around in your birdseed until it is all covered. Pro tip: leave the very top of your pinecones un-honey-ed for easier handling and ribbon-tying later.
6. Tie on a ribbon, hang it from your favourite tree, and wait for your flying feathered friends to come and feast!

It’s almost the most wonderful time of year, and we’ve got TONS of exciting things planned that we know you’re going to love – but why wait?!

Now for a limited time only*, we’re giving you $5 off all Plush Wildlife Adoption Kits when you use code WINTER at checkout!

Each adoption kit purchased supports real conservation projects that make a big difference for the animals we love. Your plush package comes with a poster full of animal facts, plus a personalized certificate to display with pride – and don’t forget the adorable plushy any Earth Ranger is sure to love! Check them out in the Earth Rangers Shop today!

Already an Earth Rangers member? Be sure to make your purchase through the Earth Rangers App to earn the points and digital items that come with each adoption package!

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’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 an interesting story about an encounter with an animal?

Record your new animal encounter stories before December 15th to get entered for a chance to win an Earth Rangers prize pack, including a BRAND NEW Earth Rangers water bottle, a surprise plushie, and a limited edition button set!

Plus, your story could be featured on the Earth Ranger Podcast! And that right there is some SERIOUS Earth Ranger clout! Don’t forget to subscribe to this awesome podcast through your favourite streaming service so you don’t miss a single new episode, exploring the awesome world of animals! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or right in the Earth Rangers App.

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’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 a cup of water, you can regenerate kitchen food staples like lettuce, garlic, basil, and celery. While you wait for your home-grown scrap garden to flourish, you can use some fun-shaped scraps as stamps to step up your DIY art game!

You may have some veggie scraps leftover as your family prepares autumn soups and stews. The tougher bits of celery that aren’t as satisfying to nibble on are perfect for homemade stamps! All you need is a little bit of paint or ink and you’re good to go, copy & paste style.

We’ve started our Scrap Stamp soirée by using celery to stamp in the feathers of an owl. What other animals can you recreate using food scraps? Share your project with us by tagging our official social media pages to show off your masterpieces!

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!