Here’s what you need to know:

1. Your artwork can be a painting, drawing, or you can get creative with forest materials you find on the ground!

2. Make your art earth-friendly! Get creative with old paper scraps as a base for your drawing, or piece together a collage.

3. The more creative your artwork, the better! Take a walk through your favourite forest for inspiration, or think of a special tree that caught your eye. Can you capture that moment on paper?

4. Your submission doesn’t have to be holiday-themed, but if you’re in the spirit, bring it on!

Need inspiration? Why not try this tree-rific quiz?!

This contest is all about celebrating trees and forests! Whether you’re fun and spunky, sweet to the core, or elegant and classy, there’s a tree out there that matches your personality. Take this quiz and find out which one you are! Depending on what you get, maybe you can draw yourself as your given tree for the contest?

What kind of tree are you? A cedar, maple, aspen, redbud, spruce or oak? Let us know in the comments below!
Don’t forget to celebrate the beauty of forests and trees by entering our Christmas in July contest!

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Here at Earth Rangers, we believe that animals are amazing. We also believe that animals are important for the future of our planet. And most of all, we believe that animals are worth protecting.

That’s why we’re inviting YOU to take a stand for wildlife this summer. We’re giving you the tools you need to launch your own fundraising campaign, collect donations, and support wildlife conservation!

Start your fundraising campaign now!

But what’s the best way to fundraise? We’re glad you asked! We developed this quick and easy personality quiz to find your unique fundraising style – and give you some ideas to get started!

What’s your fundraising personality? 

1. What’s your favorite way to spend a sunny day? 

a) Hit the park and pretend the playground is a pirate ship!
b) Sketch all the flowers in a butterfly garden!
c) Freeze some fruit juice to make homemade popsicles!

2. Let’s say you’ve got an older neighbor who needs some help around the house. How would you like to lend a hand? 

a) Weeding their garden and watering their daffodils!
b) Giving their garage a fresh (and colorful!) coat of paint!
c) Stirring the pot while they whip up a brand new batch of blackberry jam!

3. Pick a destination for your next birthday party!

a) A petting zoo full of friendly, fuzzy farm animals!
b) A pottery studio where you can sculpt with clay!
c) As long as the cake is delicious, the party can be anywhere!

4. What’s your favourite Earth Rangers mission? 

a) Pollinator Power! I love watching the bees and butterflies flying around my flowers!
b) I Can Fix It! Making treasure out of trash is like magic!
c) Food Waste Warrior! I can get creative in the kitchen and cut greenhouse gases!

5. A carnival’s coming to town! What’s your first stop? 

a) Sliding down the tallest waterslide there is!
b) Getting my face painted with eye-popping orange tiger stripes!
c) Sweeping the snack tents for deep-fried food on a stick!

6. When you grow up, would you rather be…

a) An all-star baseball player hitting home runs
b) A pop star singing in stadiums all over the world
c) A professional ice cream taste-tester – yes, this is a real job

Mostly A’s: You’re a Nature Nurturer! If you’re going to take a stand for wildlife, why not do it in the great outdoors? Fundraise by mowing a neighbor’s lawn, weeding and watering on your block, or walking some pooches in your local park!

Mostly B’s: You’re a Creative Crafter! Make masterpieces and make a change at the same time! Set up a fundraising face-painting booth at your favorite community event, strum a guitar on a street corner, or craft and sell some one-of-a-kind creations! 

Mostly C’s: You’re a Foodie Fundraiser! Saving animals is sweet! Whether it’s a bake sale, a community potluck, or a classic lemonade stand, you can fundraise with your favorite delicious foods and drinks.

Just One More Question…

7. Which animal do you want to fundraise for?

a) Polar Bear
b) River Otter
c) Jaguar
d) Swift Fox
e) Grizzly Bear

What animal did you choose? And how are you going to fundraise?

Share in the comments!

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The key is to think of a farm as an ecosystem. Regenerative Agriculture is about farming and ranching in a style that nourishes both people and the earth, leaving our land, waters, and the climate in better shape for future generations. This isn’t a new idea – Indigenous communities have been farming in harmony with nature for thousands of years! Now, eco-conscious agriculture and food production companies are using these practices to help protect the planet.

The #1 rule of Regenerative Agriculture is to put soil health first. One way that farmers do this is by feeding the soil with nutritious compost. Composting is a way to recycle food and other organic waste into valuable fertilizer that is good for soil and plants. Anything that grows decomposes eventually; composting just speeds up the process by providing an ideal environment for bacteria, fungi, and other decomposing organisms (like worms) to do their work. This results in decomposed organic matter that is rich in nutrients. In fact, farmers have nicknamed it “black gold”!

Some of you may have composting bins at home. If not, you can learn how to make one in this Creative Corner, and make some black gold for your plants and gardens this summer!

Earth Rangers will be exploring the topic of regenerative agriculture a lot more in the next few months, including the launch of our brand new Future Farmer Mission this summer. In the meantime, test your compost knowledge with this YES/NO quiz!

How did you do? Let us know in the comments below!

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Time:10 min Difficulty:Easy  

We all know bears hibernate over winter, but who else signs up for these long sleeps? Soon there’s gonna be a bunch of animals waking up, can you guess which ones?

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Time:10 min Difficulty:Medium  

Ever heard of words like “Savanna”, “Taiga” or “Rainforest”? These are only few of the different biomes animal live in! What about you? Can you guess which habitat these animals come from?

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Time:5 min Difficulty:Easy  

The tricksters are out! Some animals who don’t belong have slipped into the crowd. Can you spot the fake in each picture?

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Time:10 min Difficulty:Medium  

How do animals defend themselves? A cat might use its claws, a dog its teeth. But what about other animals? Can you guess what super-special defenses they have?

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Time:10 min Difficulty:Medium  

Some animals may choose to live in big or small groups. Do you know what these different groups are called? Take this quiz to find out what wacky names some have!

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Time:5 min Difficulty:Easy  

Animals appear in many stories and tall tales. But what truly is real? Take this quiz to find out what is fact and what is fiction!

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Time:5 min Difficulty:Easy  

Time to test your super-skills in this super-duper quiz! See if you can guess what superpower belongs to each animal!

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