What do you call bears with no ears?
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NEW: GROSS OUT Challenge to help the planet has launched!
Get your kids ready for a squirmy, exciting journey! Earth Rangers are taking on the Gross Out Challenge to fight climate change! We’ve got eight unique, fun, and slightly gross habits for your kids to try out at home. There’s something for everyone.
The first habit is “Mellow that Yellow”. Kids will adopt the daring rule: “If it’s yellow, let it mellow!” By skipping unnecessary flushes, they’ll save water each day. And don’t worry, when it’s “brown,” they’ll definitely flush it down!
That’s just the beginning. For the “Boogie Down” habit, instead of using loads of tissues, they’ll switch to reusable handkerchiefs. It’s a snot-tastic way to reduce waste and protect our beautiful trees!
Next, they’ll feast on the “Bean Blast” habit, where they’ll eat beans (and/or bugs) as climate-friendly protein alternatives. Yum!
Let’s not forget the “Splash ‘n’ Dash” habit. Your kids will take a quick shower or even skip it (after a trusted sniff test, of course)!
Perhaps the squirmiest habit of them all is “Assemble a Squirm Squad”. Your brave adventurers can befriend worms to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost!
Did we mention that there’ll be slime? Don’t worry; it’s the environmentally friendly, non-toxic kind that you won’t mind your kids playing with.
These are just a few of the gross-out habits waiting for your kids in our App! Encourage them to join the Gross Out Challenge in the app, and start logging their habits to unlock a bunch of exciting rewards.
Pixel Puzzler #29: 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 worm! How did you do? Tell us in the comments!
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Time to get down and dirty like a worm! Ready to GROSS OUT and fight climate change? Get stinky, mucky, and super-yucky by joining the Gross Out Challenge!
Clock n Collect
Clock n Collect
Time:60 min
Difficulty:Medium
Are you ready to race against the clock? Don’t be alarmed! It’s time to put your cleanup skills to the test!
- Objective: Race against your friends to see who can pick up the most litter.
- Players: 2 or more
Here’s what you need:
- A timer, clock, or stopwatch
- A garbage bag
- Friends or family
Here’s how you do it:
Step 1:
Make your way to an outdoor space that has litter. It could be your local park, a walking trail, or even a beach.
Step 2:
Pick a time limit for your race based on how much litter there is. Make sure it’s long enough to do some serious cleaning, but not too long—you’ll still want it to be competitive.
Step 3:
Start the clock! Race against your friends to pick up as much litter as you can. Whoever has the most in their bag when the timer goes off is the winner!
Tip:
Once you are finished your race, properly dispose of all the litter you gathered. You might have some recyclables in there so make sure you sort it before throwing it away.
Who won the race and how much did you pick up? Let us know in the comments!
Want to have fun and save the planet? Are you looking for more than just this creative corner to do while you are at the beach? Check out the Shoreline Saver in the Mission section of the Earth Rangers App!
Skipper and the Snag
Look up. I’m over here!
Hiya! The name’s Skipper. Come closer, there’s something I have to “tail” you! You see this big tree I’m on? It’s my everything!
Sounds nuts, right? Would you believe me if I said that without it and other trees, we wouldn’t be able to breathe? Don’t tell the others, but I also use it as a house and a place to get food!
My tree’s got an older brother it would like you to meet. It’s a snag! Strange name, right? What even is that?!
Snags are dead or dying trees that are still standing! Don’t be sad. My tree’s brother had a long and happy life, and this is far from the end! Snags are still super important to a forest. Let me tell you all about it
Why are snags important?
As Food
Living in the forest, I hear a lot, and animals are raving about the snag buffet! Birds sing all about the delicious bugs they find. Insects love to tell me that the wood is very filling. If you’re lucky, you can even find moss and mushrooms. Yum!
I also have a secret of my own…sometimes I hide my food in a snag’s hollow! If you find any berries in there, hands off! They’re mine!
As a Home
Snags are great homes for animals of all shapes and sizes. In fact, my parents live in one! When I visit, I’m greeted by all of the animals that live in their snag neighbourhood. I love hanging out with the owls, ants, raccoons, bats, and more. I’ve heard that even big animals, like lynx and bears, sometimes live in snags. I think I’ll pass on meeting them though!
As a Watchtower
Want to get a good view of the area around you? Head to the top of a snag! They are perfect for animals, especially birds, to spot predators or prey. Um…it’s a good thing snags have great hiding spots too!
Both living trees and snags are really important for animals. They give them places to live, materials to build with, things to eat, and protection from predators. Even planting Just 1 Tree can make a huge difference.
Look for Just 1 Tree in the Mission section in the app!
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Would you Rather #45
Would you rather…
Weep like a willow or go wild like a wildflower?
Tell us which one you pick in the comments!
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Pixel Puzzler #29: Part 1
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.
Check back next week for the answer!
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Coconut Mallow Eagle
Coconut Mallow Eagle
Time:25 min
Difficulty:Easy
You may have heard of the bald eagle, or a harpy eagle, but what about a mallow eagle? It’s a real sweetie!
Here’s what you need:
- A Marshmallow
- Shredded Coconut
- A sticky spread (like peanut butter, jelly, jam, honey, or frosting)
- Chocolate chips
- A cashew, almond, or peanut
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Spoon your chosen spread into a small bowl. We used both chocolate spread and honey for two different eagles but you only need to pick one spread.
Step 2: Roll your marshmallow around in the bowl. Make sure it’s completely covered in the spread and very sticky. Tip: you may want to use a spoon so your fingers don’t get dirty.
Step 3: Pour your shredded coconut into a new bowl and dip your marshmallow in it. Try to get it completely coated in coconut pieces.
Step 4: Give your eagle a beak by poking a hole in the marshmallow and adding in your nut.
Step 5: Finish your eagle off with a pair of eyes! Grab two chocolate chips and with some remaining breakfast spread, stick them on above its beak.
There you have it! Your mallow eagle is done! All that’s left is to gobble it up!
Lunch with Luna and Eclipse
Why, hello, Earth Rangers! I’m Luna the crow and you caught me at a great time. I was just about to help my squirrel friend, Eclipse, find something to eat! Won’t you join us?
We’re just heading over to the recycling bin to see what’s on the menu. What? You expected us to find food ourselves…in the forest? But that’s hard! This is so much easier.
What do you mean recycling bins aren’t a restaurant? Well, Eclipse’s nose is telling us otherwise. You know those jars of peanut butter and pasta sauce? They smell delicious!
Now, I know that going through trash isn’t safe. I’m going to do my best to keep Eclipse from getting into trouble! There are lots of things in these recycling bins that are dangerous for animals. Sometimes, jars and containers can have bits of food left in them. Then, someone like Eclipse smells it, pokes her head in to get the leftovers, and gets stuck. It’s not a pretty sight!
Wait…you don’t want us to go through your stuff? Like at all? Oops…you might need to get better lids for your compost and garbage cans then. I know some clever raccoons, opossums, skunks, and bears who can easily open these up. A tightly-fitting lid with clips would definitely make it harder for us to get into and we’d probably just end up foraging somewhere else. You may also want to try:
- Washing out food containers REALLY well.
- Making a trash enclosure, with your family’s help, of course!
- Fixing any holes in your bin so we can’t squeeze in.
HEY ECLIPSE! DROP THAT RIGHT NOW.
Do you see that thing Eclipse has in her mouth? She must have smelled the food on it. If those edges are sharp, it can be super dangerous for her. Imagine if I wasn’t here to protect her? Help us by Respect(ing) Animals While Recycling (RAWR)!
Get more tips by accepting the RAWR Mission! Look for it in the Mission section in the Earth Rangers App.
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