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.