Let’s put your identification skills to the test! Can you figure out what is hidden in this picture? Make your guess in the comments.
How would a lion describe itself?
What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
What do you give an injured fox?
Decode These Riddles – Round 3
Decode These Riddles – Round 3
Time:15 min
Difficulty:Hard
We’ve got some punny animal jokes for you! Can you figure out the punchline? Use the decoder key below!
What do you give an injured fox?
Earth Rangers is proud to be a founding partner of NEC
Earth Rangers has been committed to kids’ environmental education for many years and is proud to be a founding member of the Nature Education Collective (NEC).
NEC is an initiative of Earth Rangers, the Canadian Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Outward Bound Canada, and Project Learning Tree Canada. Together, we champion quality nature education for children and youth to ensure they become environmentally literate and build generations of sustainability-minded, action-oriented, and resilient people.
On May 29th, 2023, NEC hosted a day-long meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It brought together delegates from governments, ENGOs, formal and informal educators, and youth to talk about the future of nature education in Canada. It was a very encouraging and hopeful day.
Keeley Raffey, a level 78 Earth Ranger, was among the crowd. She was there to represent the voice of young people. With stories of the actions she’s taken, like recycling batteries, participating in Earth Hour, and spreading awareness, she was truly an inspiration to everyone present. Way to go, Keeley!
Nature education is needed to ensure a healthy and sustainable future for our country. The Nature Education Collective is confident that with everyone working together, we can make this a reality.
Pawsitively Hilarious Jokes #4
Why do birds fly south in the Fall?
Because it’s too far to walk.
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Caption This: What is this Gorilla Thinking?
We need your help! This animal is trying to tell us something but we can’t figure it out! Do you know what this little gorilla is thinking?
Post your ideas in the comment section below.
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Spongy Keepy-Uppy
Spongy Keepy-Uppy
Time:45 min
Difficulty:Easy
We’ve got a soap-prise for you: a new type of tennis that’s simply absorbing. Time to make your racket and get playing!
Here’s what you need:
- A sponge for each player
- A sturdy stick (like a wooden ruler or paint stir stick) for each player
- An inflated balloon
- Tape (like masking or duct tape)
- A friend to play with!
Here’s how you do it:
Step 1:
To make your racket, tape your sponge near the top of your stick. You’ll want the sponge to stay put when you move the stick around.
Step 2:
Start playing! Your goal: Keep that balloon up in the air and don’t let it touch the ground. Work together to keep it up for as long as you can!
Tip (for outdoor play only):
Looking to cool off? Just dip your sponge in water and get ready to make a splash as you play!
How long did you keep the balloon in the air for? Tell us in the comments below!
Sheriff Pickles and the Plastics
Stop right there, plastics! Don’t you dare try to escape!
Oh hey! You’re an Earth Ranger, right? Can you help me? I need to capture some bad plastics! Who am I? I’m Pickles of course! Sheriff Pickles. It’s nice to meet you.
My job as sheriff of this forest is to protect the animals that live here. That means looking out for baddies, like the Single-Use Plastic Gang. They all cause trouble but today I have three of them in my sights! I need your help to stop The 6-Pack Bandit, Victoria Baggins, and The Wrapper.
Who are they?
All three of these baddies pretend to help us:
- The 6-Pack Bandit is a 6-pack ring that holds bottles and cans together.
- Victoria Baggins is a grocery bag that helps us carry our food home from the store.
- The Wrapper is plastic wrap that protects our sandwiches and snacks.
But things are not always as they seem! These plastics are not our friends, especially to me and my animal buddies. You know those super strong rings that the 6-Pack Bandit has? They can easily get tangled up around an animal’s legs or neck. What about Victoria Baggins and The Wrapper? They can trap animals too, but worse, they can also smell like food. One sniff and a hungry animal might gobble them up. And trust me…they aren’t tasty or good for them!
This is bad! How can we stop them?
If you find any of these baddies wandering the wild, pick them up! At home, try to not use them at all. That way they can’t escape and hurt us. It might sound hard, but here are some tips to help you get started:
The 6-Pack Bandit: This one is easy! Choose products that don’t come in 6-pack rings. There are lots of different drink brands that don’t use this bandit.
Victoria Baggins: Say NO to plastic bags when you’re at the store. Bring your own reusable bag instead! Backpacks or tote bags are really great for carrying food.
The Wrapper: Use a reusable container instead! This will help keep your food protected just as much as plastic wrap.
These are small changes you can do that will make a big difference to me and my animal friends.
Help Sheriff Pickles stop the entire Single-use Plastic Gang with the More Plastic More Problems Mission! Look for it in the Mission section in the Earth Rangers App!
Would you Rather #43
Would you rather smell like…
A skunk or some stinkweed?
Tell us which one you pick in the comments!
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Pixel Puzzler #27: The Great Reveal
We’ve gotten tons of great guesses on Part 1 of this Pixel Puzzler and now it’s time for the answer. Are you ready for the great reveal? Find out if you got it right!
The answer to this Pixel Puzzler is (drum roll please) a giraffe! How did you do? Tell us in the comments!
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Cheesy Lemur Toast
Time:20 min
Difficulty:Easy
Don’t get caught in a snack lemur-gency!
Here’s what you need:
- A slice of bread
- Seaweed sheets
- Cream cheese
- Three small round fruits or veggies (blueberries, blackberries, grapes, carrots, etc.)
- Scissors
- Help from an adult
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Toast your bread!
Step 2: Spread the cream cheese over your toast. Make sure it gets to all the corners and isn’t too thin!
Step 3: Prepare fur patches and details. Cut the following shapes out of your seaweed sheets: a small square, two small triangles, two ovals, and one circle. Then cut all your fruits/veggies in half.
Step 4: Lay the small triangles on each corner at the top of your bread to make the lemur ears. Add the square piece in between the ears to make a forehead.
Step 5: Place the ovals under the forehead and ears. Add your fruits/veggies on top to make the eyes.
Step 6: Finally, add the nose! Lay the circle on the bottom half of your toast and add the other fruit/veggie to finish!
