Get Outside and Go Bug Collecting!

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May 20, 2014

Exploring the wild doesn’t need to involve a safari to a far off place. You can discover all kinds of amazing creatures right in your own backyard! Insects are the most diverse group of animal species on the planet; it’s estimated that there are at least over one million different kinds of insects yet to be discovered by scientists! In some tropical places like the Amazon rainforest a single tree can have up to 10,000 different kinds of insects – in a single tree! Get to know some of this incredible insect diversity by setting off on a bugtastic adventure.

Get Ready!

The first thing you’ll need to go bug collecting is a tool kit. You can buy one or customize your own by finding or making the items. Here’s what’s in our bug kit:

Net: For catching flying insects like butterflies you can either buy one or try making one.
Notebook: Grab a paper and pen or pencils to describe and draw pictures of the insects you find.
Camera: Taking a picture of an insect is a great way to ‘keep’ a piece of them forever without harming them.
Flashlight: If you are going out bug collecting at night remember to bring a flashlight.
Container: Different sized empty and clean plastic containers make great temporary homes for insects … but remember to put holes in the containers so the little critters can breathe. You can also make the container more insect-friendly by adding some leaves and twigs from around the area where you found the bug.
Magnifying glass: A magnifying glass will help you spot those tiny bugs while on your bugtastic adventure.
Field guide: Look online, the library or your local book store for a bug identification guide that will help you figure out who is who. You might try Bug Facts or San Diego Zoo . Before you head out look up what bugs live in your area and take note of any insects that you shouldn’t touch. Remember to stay away from stinging bugs like bees and wasps.

Get Set!

Pick some locations that would be fun and safe for searching for insects. Think about where you might find species like beetles, butterflies or caterpillars, grasshoppers, dragonflies and ants. Areas that are great insect hangouts include:

Under rotting logs or leaves
The underside of a leaf
Among flowers
On trees
In brush beside a river or pond
In the grass
In your own insect habitat, bring the bugs to you by planting a butterfly garden

Get Buggie!

Now that you have your bug collecting kit in hand and your local hot spots picked, it’s time to find some insects! Once you have spotted a bug use the magnifying glass, camera and notepad to watch, track and discover all kinds of interesting things about it. If you are worried the bug will jump, fly or crawl away before you can get a good look, use the net to gently put the bug into your container (remember to put air holes in the container). Watch the bug and take note of how it moves, what colour it is, what does its body look like, does it have wings, how many legs does it have, are they eating, if so, what? Use your field guide to help you identify the species or write down some fun facts about them, draw a picture or take a snapshot with your camera.

Once you’ve had a few moments to observe your bug, release it back where you found it so the little guy can continue on its way. Bugs may look like they’re just sitting or flying around but they are always doing something important so it is best to not keep it in your container for longer than a few minutes. To keep a memory of them forever take your drawing or photograph and write on it what you discovered about the insect. You can hang these bug profiles up in your room, or even make a scrapbook. Check out one of our bug profiles of an insect we found near the Earth Rangers Centre.

My Bug Profile

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Name: Grasshopper

Nickname: Gerbert the Jumping Greenie

Colour: Green

Where I found it: By the edge of the pond on a big leaf

Description: I only got a quick look at this grasshopper before it hopped away! For his size this bug can jump really high and far.

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In Western Waters

In the waters off of British Columbia’s coast you’ll find one of the most diverse habitats in the entire country. These rocky reefs have 1,185 known species, including fish, like quillback and yelloweye rockfish, as well as marine animals like cloud sponges, glass sponges and tubeworms. Over 80 species of cold-water corals have been identified or are believed to exist in these coastal B.C. waters. These reefs cover areas that have a wide range of depth, some as shallow as 3-35m. As their name suggests, these reefs have rocky ridges, cliffs and boulders. Scientists have been surveying the rocky reefs for the past 44 years to learn about the animals that live here and what threats they face. Scientists working with the Vancouver Aquarium are helping to protect the rocky reefs and species like the rockfish from such threats as overfishing and ocean acidification.

Here are some of the incredible species of coral that live in Canada’s rocky reefs.

bubblegum coral — Bubblegum coral (Paragorgia arborea). Credit: NOAA/Monterey Bay Aquarium

red tree coral — Red tree coral. Photo Credit: Flickr User, Silvia Centomo

white stylaster and yellow octocoral — White stylaster coral in left background. Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, INDEX-SATAL 2010

Red Tree Coral (Primnoa sp.) and Bubblegum Coral (Paragorgia sp.). Photo Credit: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

Meet Corbett, A Boy on a Mission to Help Animals

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Meet Corbett, A Boy on a Mission to Help Animals

After Earth Rangers visited his school in Sudbury, Ontario, Corbett decided to join the growing community of Earth Rangers across Canada. He signed up to become an Official Earth Ranger and chose to start a Bring Back the Wild campaign for the barn swallow. “I wanted to help them so they can have more homes to live in. I love animals and I love birds and the barn swallow is good because it eats bugs.”

Not only is Corbett committed to helping animals, he also wants to help preserve the environment so he chose to accept the Earth Rangers’ Battery Blitz Mission. “When I heard what happens to batteries when we just throw them out, I wanted to collect batteries so we can stop them from going into landfills and hurting the earth.”

Corbett’s family was already keeping used batteries separate from their regular recycling so Corbett’s mission to collect and recycle batteries got off to a good start. He asked friends and family members to pass along their used batteries and his mom asked co-workers and even posted a message online. In the end Corbett collected 150 batteries and took them to the local depot in his community.

When we asked Corbett how else he contributes to the health of the planet he told us he recycles at home and at school, he never litters and he even picks up garbage when he is out and about in his community. Just imagine if every person did this?

Corbett chose to get involved because he believes that everyone can do their part to help protect animals and their habitats. “It is important to help protect animals because they are in danger and need our help. Every animal is important! We need the earth to last us forever!”

In his spare time Corbett enjoys karate, playing with his brother and family pets and visiting Science North to see the animals and learn about science. “My favourite animals are the porcupine and flying squirrels.”

Thanks Corbett!

What do you do at home or in your community to help keep the planet healthy? Tell us in the comments section below.

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

Coral Reefs of Canada: Atlantic Deep-Ocean Coral

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March 21, 2014

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Coral Reefs of Canada: Atlantic Deep-Ocean Coral

Corals and sponges might look like plants but they are actually animals! Unlike many animals they don’t move on their own; in fact, they only move with the ocean current. When you think coral, you probably start dreaming of snorkeling off the coast of Australia and exploring the Great Barrier Reef, but there are corals in other places around the world. Off the coast of Canada are two reefs, the rocky reefs off the west coast of Canada in the Pacific Ocean and the cold, deep-water corals off the east coast of Canada in the Atlantic Ocean. Today we’re heading east into the Atlantic Ocean to learn some fascinating facts about deep-water coral.

Worldwide, over 700 species of cold, deep-water corals exist and right here in Canada we have some pretty amazing species. About 2-5 km deep in the Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of Canada, live over 40 known species of cold, deep-water corals. These corals are adapted to growing without any sunlight and in very cold water (usually below 2°C). They can also withstand water pressure of 1,000 kg/cm2.

Deep-water corals are a bit different than tropical corals that live in warm water. Since deep-water corals live at such extreme water depths, they must be able to grow without any sunlight. Tropical corals, on the other hand, need light to grow. They have very tiny plant-like particles living INSIDE their cells that use energy from the sun to produce food for the coral. Cold, deep-water corals lack these tiny “plants” inside their cells so they do not need the sun to live and grow. It’s incredible how well adapted animals and plants are to their surroundings.

Lophelia pertusa: A deep-water stony coral

Sea pens: A soft coral formed from rows of polyps that look like an old-fashioned quill pen.

Gorgonian coral or sea fans: Some colonies can be over 100 years old and are sometimes so dense that scientists refer to them as coral “forests”. They are one of the largest coral species, found at depths of 200-1,000 meters underwater.

Bamboo corals: This type of deep-water coral has a skeleton inside made of hard calcium-based crystals. A long living coral species, some have been found to be 4,000 years old.

[accordion_set] [accordion title=”References” active=”no”] Kenchington E and D Fenton (2008). Oasis of the deep: cold water corals of Atlantic Canada. Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. Bedford Institute of Oceanography. http://www.lophelia.org/corals/basics/key-species http://www.science.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=EE39B64D-1 http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~scf4101/Bambooweb/Research_FS.htm http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/publications/cs-ce-2009-eng.pdf [/accordion] [/accordion_set]

For the Birds Mission

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March 20, 2014

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Hey Earth Rangers! Are you ready for your next amazing animal saving mission? We hope so because this one is “For the Birds”! Your new mission is to build a homemade bird feeder and help identify the birds in your area.

Grumble! Rumble! Growl! Was that the furnace?! No it was just your stomach. You must be really hungry! Better head on over to the kitchen and grab something to eat.

It might be easy for you to satisfy your hunger with a fridge full of food but for animals that have to hunt or search for their food it can be a little tough. Imagine being a frog without insects, a koala without eucalyptus, a shark without fish, or a bird without enough seeds. We’re getting hungry just thinking about it!

Well, today is your day to be an animal helper. When you choose to accept your For the Birds Mission, you will be making an important difference by helping hungry birds have enough to eat!

Hungry Birds

Did you know that birds turn food into energy at a faster rate than most other animals? In other words, they get hungry more often. Part of the reason for this is that it takes a lot of energy to fly. Hummingbirds, for example, flap their wings 80 times in one second! If you think that’s hard work, many small songbirds fly up to 9,600 km to get from the spot where they spend the winter to where they breed in the summer!

It’s not just migrating songbirds that could use a little help finding food after their long journey. Non-migratory birds, like black-capped chickadees and some species of finches, tough it out during the winter by staying here instead of flying south where it is warm. It can be hard for these birds to find food, especially in really cold, snowy winters or if seeds are in short supply due to a bad storm at other times of the year.

Snack Time

Putting out a little extra food can make a big difference for hungry birds. That’s why we want you to build a bird feeder so that together we can learn what birds are in the area where you live!

When you accept this mission, you’ll be able to download the For the Birds Mission Brief with instructions for a spring/summer (April – October) and fall/winter feeder (November – March), tips and tricks, a bird tracking sheet and a skill-testing bird quiz.

Help Wanted

Scientists need your help! By keeping track of the birds that visit your feeder and reporting your findings through EarthRangers.com/missions, you will help scientists learn more about the birds in your area. If all Earth Rangers do this it will give scientists a glimpse of bird population size and behaviour from all over the country! When people help, scientists have access to a lot more information from places they couldn’t visit on their own and use it to learn how to better protect our feathered friends.

What You Have to do to Complete your For the Birds Mission:

1. Accept your For the Birds Mission and download your Mission Brief.

2. Build your bird feeder and wait for the birds to find your feeder. Be patient because this might take a few days.

3. While you are waiting, test your bird knowledge by completing the “How much do you know about birds?” quiz.

4. After you’ve had your first bird visitor, use the handy tracking sheet to record each species and number of birds that visit your feeder for two weeks. Once birds find your feeder, they will keep coming back to look for food so make sure your feeder is topped up with fresh seeds every month.

5. Go to EarthRangers.com/missions, report your findings and get your For the Birds Mission badge for your Achievement Wall.

What Happens if You Don’t See Any Birds?

It might be because the birds couldn’t find your feeder. Try moving it to a new location.

Were you very patient but still no birds came to your feeder? We want to know that too because it is valuable information! Let us know when you report your findings on EarthRangers.com/missions.

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

How much do you know about birds?

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March 19, 2014

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Now that you’ve built your bird feeder and it is up in your yard, it’s time to test your bird knowledge. Are you a happy hummingbird or an astonishing albatross? Answer these questions to find out!

HINT: The answer to each of these questions is found in an article on the Wild Wire.

a) They burn through calories very quickly while flying
b) There are so many flowers that need to be pollinated
c) They are storing fat up for the winter
d) They are competitive and try to eat more than other hummingbirds

Highlight to reveal answer: a) They burn through calories very quickly while flying

Highlight to reveal answer: True

Highlight to reveal answer: Moulting

a) 10
b) 25
c) 45
d) 75

Highlight to reveal answer: b) 25

Highlight to reveal answer: False

Highlight to reveal answer: Sonic and Echo, the barn owls

a) In the Arctic
b) In the Antarctic

Highlight to reveal answer: b) In the Antarctic

Highlight to reveal answer: True

Highlight to reveal answer: Ostrich

a) Arctic tern
b) Sooty shearwater
c) Adelie penguin
d) Semi-palmated sandpiper

Highlight to reveal answer: a) Arctic tern

Let us know what kind of bird you are by leaving a comment below.

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

Super Ranger Rachel

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March 18, 2014

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Rachel was just five-years-old when she learned about narwhals and this unique marine mammal sparked her passion for animals.

When she heard about Earth Rangers she was inspired to take action to help animals and has been an active Earth Ranger for the past four years. Her first campaign was to help the peregrine falcon, next up was the pine marten, then the polar bear and most recently the beluga whale.

Each year Rachel completes a research project and presents her findings to her class and asks for donations. Her teachers have come to expect and support a request from Rachel once each school year to make this presentation to her class. Her classmates are very receptive and this year was no different.

This year Rachel chose to help the beluga whale. While on vacation, Rachel and her family went whale watching and saw some of these incredible animals up close. “The captain shared a lot of cool facts about whales and I was very interested. When I went on the Earth Rangers website I saw the beluga whale and chose it right away! Also, because all the other fundraisers I did were for land animals, I wanted to switch it up and help all animals.”

Another way Rachel helps animals is by picking up litter wherever she is – at the beach, the park and around her neighbourhood. “My family and I go to the park near where we live in the Spring and clean up the garbage that gets blown there all winter.”

Rachel has recently become an Official Earth Ranger and received her membership card and kit in the mail. She also plans to participate in other Earth Rangers missions so she can continue to make a difference even when she is not fundraising. “Kids should care about animals and the environment because it’s our world too and when we grow up we want to have a clean and safe environment.”

Thank you Rachel for your commitment to helping animals. We LOVE hearing about Earth Rangers who have made taking care of animals and the environment part of their everyday life.

Stay tuned for more about Rachel as she travels to the Oceans Caucus Conference as an ambassador for Earth Rangers.
She will share her experience in an upcoming Wild Wire post.

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

Super Ranger Sisters Rowan and Kendra

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February 18, 2014

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Rowan and Kendra are sisters who love animals and nature! When they found out about Earth Rangers they both signed up right away.

Rowan is eight-years-old and she chose to help protect the beluga whale, “I have always been excited about animals and nature!! I chose the beluga whale because I love them and I really want them to be around for a long, long time.”

Kendra is 11-years-old and she chose to help protect the Blanding’s turtle, “I have always been passionate about animals and nature. I chose the Blanding’s turtle because I have always loved turtles. This summer, when we were camping, we learned a lot about them and we saw one on the road and helped it cross the road. We have done that a lot because we see lots of turtles where we live. My mom calls me a turtle crossing guard!”

Rowan was especially excited when she joined Earth Rangers as her 8th birthday was fast approaching and she decided to have an Earth Rangers birthday party and ask for donations instead of presents. The party was a great success, complete with pin the party hat on the beluga whale and beluga themed cupcakes.

For her campaign, Kendra made signs and posters and went to different classrooms at school to tell other students about Earth Rangers and the Blanding’s turtle. The girls also made bracelets and necklaces as an incentive to get people to donate, if people donated at least $5 they got to choose one.

Thanks to their efforts some of their friends have joined too and they can’t wait to choose their next mission. Together Rowan and Kendra raised $535 and decided to split the funds between the two projects.

The girls believe in lending a helping hand to all animals and even have a catch and release program at home where they catch bugs and insects they find inside and release them unharmed outside. They also pick up litter, recycle and take care not to disturb the wild spaces they visit.

A Message from Rowan:
“A lot of animals are endangered now that didn’t use to be, and it’s almost always because of humans. If we change the things that we do and have more respect for animals and nature, lots more animals will be able to survive. We can do a lot to help, every little thing adds up to be a big help to the animals!”

A Message from Kendra:
“I think it’s so important to help animals and the environment. All the creatures and everything else in nature are so beautiful and important. If the world keeps going in the direction it is going, we will lose a lot of different species. We need to work together to save the planet and all the creatures in it. Always remember that YOU can make a difference.”

Thank you Rowan and Kendra for all of your efforts to help animals and their homes!

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

Water + Land = Wetland

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January 31, 2014

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Take a piece of land, add some water and keep it submerged for most of the year and what do you have? A wetland! Bogs, swamps, fens and marshes are the four main types of wetlands. Fens and marshes do not have trees while bogs and swamps usually have trees. Wetlands are filled with all kinds of amazing plants and animals, from frogs and fish to reeds, grasses, insects and birds such as common yellowthroats and red-winged blackbirds. Wetlands are among the most biodiverse habitats and even have carnivorous plants like pitcher plants! Besides giving a home to tons of species, wetlands also protect against floods and erosion in coastal areas, clean (“filter”) water, serve an important role in the water cycle and are beautiful spots to explore!

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) — Common Kingfisher (a Eurasian species)

Wetlands take up around 6% of the planet and Canada has a whopping 14% of the world’s wetlands. Sadly, many wetlands have been drained or filled in for agriculture and development, which has put this habitat at risk. That’s why we’re going wild for wetland saving!

The Earth Rangers Wetland

Earth Rangers is protecting wetlands right in our own backyard in Vaughan, Ontario, as part of Project iRestore. Building a wetland is a pretty big job with many more steps than just leaving the hose on in your backyard; that strategy will just get you a flood. What we’re talking about is building an entire wetland ecosystem! How do you build a wetland? Here’s our seven step ‘Wetlandification’ Plan:

building wetland — Earth Rangers before the Wetland

1) Inspect the area to see if it’s suitable for a wetland, looking for low lying areas that water drains into naturally (eg a low area in a field) and soil with clay.
2) Remove the invasive species.

3) Dig out the topsoil and put it off to the side. Keep on digging until you find some clay.
4) Dig up the clay and spread it around the bottom of the low lying area where you want the wetland to be. This step helps the basin hold water.
5) Make narrow ridges (“berms”) around the perimeter of the basin using some of the clay, then cover these ridges with the topsoil we dug out in step #3. Our wetland fills naturally with rainwater and surface run-off so now would be a good time for a rain dance.
6) Put some special rocks, called Gabion stones, at one end of the wetland in the middle of the berm to help keep the water level in the wetland constant. For our wetland at Earth Rangers, if the water level starts to rise too much the excess water filters through these Gabion stones into the nearby Humber River.
7) Plant tons of native grass seed on the top of the berm to help reduce soil erosion. Along the edge of the wetland plant aquatic plants, set up nest boxes for songbirds and ducks, and place logs and woody debris to make microhabitats and basking areas for turtles. Trees should also be planted around the edge to help reduce erosion and filter the water coming into the wetland.

Kids in the Wetland

Earth Rangers is helping to protect wetlands in British Columbia. As part of last year’s Bring Back the Wild project we worked with the Vancouver Aquarium to save the Oregon spotted frog. Thousands of Earth Rangers kids campaigned for this endangered amphibian, raising money to support a breeding and tadpole release program and to build a wetland for these frogs in Aldergrove Regional Park, British Columbia. Not only did Earth Ranger kids help fundraise for the frogs some students also headed out into the mud to help build it. How awesome is that?!!

Two grade 7 classes from Berkshire Park Elementary School in Surrey British Columbia were invited to visit the Oregon spotted frog’s new wetland home. The students did some planting to help make this spot even nicer for the over 8,000 Oregon spotted frogs that have been released here. What’s it like making a wetland? We asked the students of Berkshire Elementary School and here’s what they said.

[testimonial client=”Dilshaad”]“I had an amazing time on the trip to Aldergrove Regional Park. I had fun helping save the Oregon spotted frog by planting lots of plugs to help build a wetland.” [/testimonial]

[testimonial client=”Sophia”]“We spent our time planting tallgrasses so we could re-create a wetland. Our class learned that the Oregon spotted frog is endangered.”[/testimonial]

[testimonial client=”Sara”]When we were there we were ready to get our hands dirty and plant plugs to build a wetland for Oregon spotted frogs and other species. In about 20 years there will be a fully developed habitat.” [/testimonial]

Aldergrove kids helping with wetland conservation_frogs — Students of Berkshire Park Elementary School

Find out more about wetlands or the Oregon spotted frog but most importantly, explore the wetlands in your area with your parents to see what YOU can discover!

[accordion_set] [accordion title=”References” active=”no”] http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/wetlands/chintro.htm

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Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

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Get Ready!

Get Set!

Get Buggie!

My Bug Profile

Leave a comment to share what bugs you’ve discovered!

1. Wood Buffalo National Park

2. Kluane National Park

3. Ivvavik National Park

4. Fundy National Park

5. Fathom Five National Marine Park

6. Grasslands National Park

7. Jasper National Park

8. Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Reserve and Haida Heritage Site

9. Wapusk National Park

10. Sable Island National Park Reserve

Do you know anything cool about Canada’s national parks? Let us know by leaving a comment!

Parks Canada is proud to connect youth to Canada’s natural wonders and historical treasures. To learn more about Parks Canada’s species at risk work, click here.

In Western Waters

Here are some of the incredible species of coral that live in Canada’s rocky reefs.

Thanks Corbett!

What do you do at home or in your community to help keep the planet healthy? Tell us in the comments section below.

Hungry Birds

Snack Time

Help Wanted

What You Have to do to Complete your For the Birds Mission:

What Happens if You Don’t See Any Birds?

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

Let us know what kind of bird you are by leaving a comment below.

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

Thank you Rachel for your commitment to helping animals. We LOVE hearing about Earth Rangers who have made taking care of animals and the environment part of their everyday life.

Stay tuned for more about Rachel as she travels to the Oceans Caucus Conference as an ambassador for Earth Rangers. She will share her experience in an upcoming Wild Wire post.

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

Thank you Rowan and Kendra for all of your efforts to help animals and their homes!

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

The Earth Rangers Wetland

Kids in the Wetland

Find out more about wetlands or the Oregon spotted frog but most importantly, explore the wetlands in your area with your parents to see what YOU can discover!

Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that works to inspire and educate children about the environment. At EarthRangers.com kids can play games, discover amazing facts, meet animal ambassadors and fundraise to protect biodiversity.

Stay tuned for more about Rachel as she travels to the Oceans Caucus Conference as an ambassador for Earth Rangers.
She will share her experience in an upcoming Wild Wire post.