Time:15 min
Difficulty:Medium
Did you know that you can get medicine from nature? It’s true! In fact, Indigenous Peoples have been doing it for thousands of years.
I’ve had a great summer hopping around and catching bugs. I think I’ve eaten more than 10,000! After my breeding season in the spring, I left my lake for some summer adventures. I’ve even gotten to explore all around the neighbourhood! My friends and I found a few ponds that had loads of critters nearby—that was probably my favourite part of summer.
As the weather starts to cool down, my summer fun is coming to an end, and I’ll have to find a place to spend the winter. But for now, I’m looking for the perfect place to call home! Wanna join me?
I need a little nook that’s not too bright, a little damp, and has water close by. A little birdy told me that Earth Rangers everywhere have made lots of different habitats to keep us animals safe and happy… I hope I’ll be able to find one!
Wait! What’s that over there?
It…it’s perfect!! A toad-ally awesome toad house, just for me! It’s the perfect size, it’s a little damp, and it’s nice and cool. Plus, it looks like someone set up a little bath for me! I can’t wait to move in. This is the perfect spot for me to spend the last bits of warm weather.
Hold on… could it be? Someone also left a pile of leaves, compost, and twigs for me! You know what that means? I can even spend the winter here, too!
You see, when it gets cold out, I go underground to overwinter. It’s my favourite nap of the year! I use the little knobs on my back feet to help me dig down to my winter spot underground. I see a little opening at the bottom of the pile, so I can go in there and dig my way down. This pile of goodies will keep me safe without getting squished or stuck!
Phew! I feel a lot better knowing where I’ll go this winter. AND I’m so happy to have found a super cool toad house!
Thank you, Earth Ranger! You’re my Habitat Hero!
Want to learn more about how to protect the wildlife passing through your backyard? Accept the Habitat Hero Mission in the Earth Rangers App!
Even a sprained ankle can’t keep Earth Ranger Emma grounded for long. This time, she follows Adelia’s trail into the mysterious Sand Sea Desert, where a new cue seems to fall right into her hands…
What will Emma do now?! Will she ask Nyah for the truth, or will she get to sleuthing and figure out the mystery on her own?
Emma and Nyah talked about sooo many cool plants and animals this episode, and here are three of them! The namib desert beetle, the web-footed gecko, and the welwitschia plant.
Stay tuned for more episodes to find out what happens next!
When Emma’s baboon rescue attempt goes terribly wrong, and the doctor orders strict bed rest, it seems like Emma’s quest for Adelia has to grind to a halt. Or does it?
While Emma’s on bed rest, she discovers a tape from Adelia! In it, the explorer talks all about rhinos. And not just any rhino! The black rhino.
Check it out: something that makes the black rhino different from other rhinos are its lips. They’re pointy, which helps them nibble on leaves in the desert!
Stay tuned for more episodes to find out what happens next!
After a two-year hiatus, Earth Ranger’s school assembly program is returning and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Our presenters and animal ambassadors will be in person and in front of thousands of children across the country this fall.
Like many others, we needed to get creative when the pandemic first hit and challenged ourselves to find innovative ways to connect with kids. And guess what happened? We created something new that was an instant hit. Our virtual school shows allowed us to engage with students and educators from coast to coast in hundreds of communities.
The good news is, now there are two options. Our school assembly program has always been a fundamental part of what we do here at Earth Rangers. Whether it’s in person or online, our shows teach kids about the environmental issues facing our planet while empowering them to take action. And trust us when we say, when Linus the hawk flies across the gym or when Shelley, the midland painted turtle moves in for her close up, it makes an impact!
Time:10 min
Difficulty:Easy
These animals are playing tricks, and we can’t tell who’s who! Can YOU solve these riddles?
I'm always dressed to impress, and I love to do a little fancy pants happy dance! Who am I?
I might look like a popsicle sometimes, but keep your tongue away from me, or I'll get you with mine! Who am I?
I sleep all day, and play all night! Who wants to join me? Who am I?
My layers can peel away like an onion, but I'm always whole. Who am I?
I wear my shoes to bed, I have a mane, but I'm not a lion. Who am I?
It’s been months in the making and now it’s ready! We’ve built a new portal called Homeroom. It’s packed full of resources designed just for educators. This website is a one stop shop for science based curriculum materials, lesson plans and classroom inspiration.
“We highly value our partnership with teachers across the country. We wanted to build something that would help make it easier to access engaging science focused content”, said Tovah Barocas, President of Earth Rangers. “We know how busy educators are so we were mindful in our design to make it user friendly.”
The site also features our NEW eco-anxiety course. Earth Rangers has been at the forefront of the growing issue of eco-anxiety in children. After conducting extensive research in this area, we created an eco-anxiety guide to support parents as they navigate challenging conversations with their children about the future of the planet. We have now designed a course for teachers full of best practices to assist in addressing eco-anxiety in their students. Our goal is to help teachers tap into children’s realistic optimism about the future and empower them to take action.
Hi, I’m Birdie! It’s a real “tweet” to meet you!
You might also know me as a grey jay, but I think my other name suits me better. I go by Canada jay because I’m a true Canadian songbird! I love winter so much, I never want to leave! While some birds fly south for the winter, I stay right here.
Since I brave the cold and snow every year, I need a really good shelter to keep me and my nest safe! You see, my chicks are born at the end of each winter, so it’s very important that I find somewhere to nest that’s safe and hidden.
That’s why I love coniferous trees! They’re the kind of trees that have needles all year long. Oh boy, do those needles come in handy! They protect us from the wind and keep us well hidden. Once my baby chicks hatch, these tree will keep my family nice and cozy until my little guys are ready to leave the nest in the spring.
Coniferous trees are great for storing things too! I spend my summers hiding food in them. If I can’t find anything fresh to feed my chicks in the winter, these sashes of food are super handy.
I’m not the only one that likes coniferous trees! Lots of different animals depend on them all year, like chipmunks, downy woodpeckers, chickadees, pine butterflies, and more. The trees’ seeds and needles keep us all fed, no matter the season! Plus, these trees have plenty of little spots where we can build our homes.
See? Coniferous trees are awesome! Are you ready to plant one of your own?
But wait…don’t you have to plant trees when it’s hot and sunny out? Nope! Turns out, trees like to be planted in the spring and fall, so you’re just in time for some fall planting!
The mix of cool air and warm soil is exactly what a young conifer wants. The warm soil lets the tree roots spread out so it can get nice and sturdy. The cool air does the opposite: it makes sure the tree itself doesn’t grow too fast before the tree trunk can handle it. When things start warming up in the spring, the new tree will be ready to grow big and strong!
Will you plant a tree for me?
Planting just one tree can make a big difference for animals AND help fight climate change at the same time! Accept the Just 1 Tree Mission in the App to learn more!
Take a look around you right now. Notice any gadgets? You might see TVs, tablets, toys, lights, or even the class projector.
What do all of these things have in common? They use ENERGY! From the moment your alarm clock rings each morning, to when you flip off the lights before bed, there’s energy all around you!
For this Mission, we want you to learn all about renewable and non-renewable energy. But that’s not all! You’ll also get to make some DIY renewable energy sources—one you can even use to make a delicious treat. YUM!
Tap here to learn more about renewable energy!
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