Time:
5 min
Difficulty:
Easy
We’ve got the most a-moose-ing quiz ever for you! Yep. That’s right. A-moose-ing. Get started below and test your moose knowledge!
Time:60min+
Difficulty:Medium
How many different types of trees are growing in your neighbourhood? Make a Local Tree Guidebook and get to know your leafy pals a little better!
Take pictures or collect samples as you search your neighbourhood.
Add details to your guide to identify and really get to know these leafy neighbours of yours.
Start with questions like: How does the bark look and feel? What shape and colour are the leaves or needles? Does the tree have flowers, fruits, or nuts? Are there any insects or animals using the tree for food or shelter?
When you’re happy with the number of trees you’ve found, create a fun cover for your tree guide.
Next time you take a walk around a new area, bring your tree guide with you and try to identify the trees you see. If you find a new one, add it to the book!
Time:5 min
Difficulty:Easy
Have you ever wondered where you’d fit in if you called a bee colony home? Take the quiz to find out!
Do all zebras look the same to you? Here’s how to tell these black and white animals apart. The stripes on each zebra are unique as a set of fingerprints—no two animals are exactly alike!
With summer in full swing, we love getting outside and exploring our wonderful forests. There’s something so lovely about seeing the beautiful trees and their leaves dancing in the wind. Wouldn’t it be great if you could bring home a tidbit from your adventures to keep forever? Guess what…you can, and it’s pretty easy!
For today’s Eco-Activity, we’ll be making some lovely leafy fossils!
• Head outside and get searching for the coolest leaves around! Make sure they’re super veiny or thick needles—those ones will look the best as fossils.
• Once you’re happy with your collection, make sure there aren’t any hidden critters, and then head back inside.
• To make your salt dough, combine the salt and flour in a bowl, then slowly mix in the water. You probably won’t need all of it, just enough for the dough to feel like playdough.
• Roll or press out your dough to be about 1 cm thick, in any shapes you’d like. You could use a cookie cutter on your rolled out dough, or split your dough into pieces and flatten each one.
• Ask an adult to preheat the oven to the lowest setting.
• Firmly press the back of each leaf onto your soon-to-be fossils, making sure the whole surface is touching the dough to get the best imprint!
• Peel off the leaves, and place your fossils on the baking sheet. Bake for 1-2 hours, depending on your oven.
• Once your fossils have cooled, all that’s left to do is decorate and show them off!
Say hello to Super Ranger Emma! This 4-year-old might be small, but she’s super mighty! She has already done SO much for the planet and there’s no sign of her slowing down!
Emma and her family recycle and use reusable bags. They also save energy at home, and plant trees and flowers EVERY summer to help the bees and butterflies.
But the first time Emma REALLY felt like she needed to protect the planet was a time when she was in the car with her mom. She noticed black smoke coming out of a big building. She asked her mom what it was and learned that it was pollution! She wanted to know more so she started asking tons of questions (which is an awesome way to learn).
Emma then had a “Save the Planet” birthday party. She wanted to inspire her friends to help the planet too. She even gave out flower seeds so her friends could plant their own pollinator gardens. Now THAT’S an awesome loot-bag!
Emma then learned about Earth Rangers from her mom. She quickly joined up and has been hard at work ever since. “I like helping animals and I want our planet to have better days ahead. My favourite part of nature is helping it grow,” says Emma.
Emma has completed FIVE Missions so far (WOW) and is still going! She plans to tackle the Food Waste Warrior Mission next. She’s asked her whole family to join in, even her cousins! But she hasn’t stopped at Missions. She’s also adopted FOUR animals! She’s helped the great horned owl, polar bear, arctic fox, and the Western bumblebee. Way to go, small but mighty Earth Ranger Emma!
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? We have a simple food staple for you to try: fry bread! Never heard of it? It’s usually called “Bannock”! Indigenous communities across Turtle Island (or North America as you might know it) each have their own take. Some use berries, others wild plants, wild rice. Try out this recipe adapted from a traditional Blackfoot recipe.
1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Slowly add the water – juuust enough to get everything wet – while mixing it into a big ball of dough.
3. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for a minute or two, then split the dough into round discs – about the size and shape of a hockey puck!
4. Fry it in an oiled pan for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Cut up your fry bread while it’s still warm and serve with your favourite jam or wild berries. Enjoy!
Did you know that June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day? It’s a day to celebrate the cultural richness and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people! But how much do you know? Let’s put your knowledge to the test!
Source: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-PPLCOM/STAGING/texte-text/nIPD_activity_guide_2018_1528380426091_eng.pdf
Have you accepted the Greenspace Guardians Mission yet? You’ll learn all about the Indigenous Guardians and how to help protect your favourite greenspace! Look for it in the Mission section in the app!
We need your help! These animals are trying to tell us something but we can’t figure it out! Do you know what these owls are thinking?
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