Help at Home
Turn
things off! TV’s, computers, stereos and video game units all draw
power, even when turned off. By attaching your electronic devices to
power bars & turning them off when not in use, you’ll help reduce
your impact on the environment.
Play outside! By exploring
the great outdoors you’ll learn about nature and save electricity at
the same time.
Be an energy detective! Is valuable heat
escaping from your home? Find ways to stop wasting energy and tell
your family what you’ve discovered. Saving energy saves money!
Choose at least one day a week to eat meat-free meals. Raising
animals such as cows, pigs and chickens, uses a lot more water and
energy than growing grains and vegetables.
Where did your
lunch come from? Your lunch probably traveled a long way! The next
time you go grocery shopping with your family, choose foods grown on
local farms. You’ll help reduce pollution from food transportation.
Is bigger really better? Generally, larger cars use more gas and
create more pollution than smaller ones. Learn which types of cars
and trucks use less gas and share what you’ve learned with your
family before they buy a vehicle.
How do you get around? Use
kid power! Walk, bike, skateboard, scooter, carpool or take the bus
to get around. You’ll have fun and get some exercise too!
Explore your neighborhood! Make a map showing all of your regular
stops such as schools, grocery stores, libraries and community
centers. Find ways to avoid having someone drive you to these
places.
Express yourself! Write, paint, draw or make a video
– use your imagination to express how you feel about nature.
Share info! Write a letter to a newspaper or make a poster for your
school about what you’ve learned. Encourage your friends and family
to take the Nature Challenge!