Getting Out

IT'S YOUR ENVIRONMENT

OBSERVE & Get Out

RI DEM: RI Fish and Wildlife
AQUATIC RESOURCE EDUCATION (A.R.E.) PROGRAM
Training: Educator Workshops; Freshwater/Marine Ecology for Teachers, Scout & Camp Leaders. Ecology Programs: Bring your scouts and explore a local stream, pond, or river. Resource materials and Fishing Equipment Loan Program


Plants and Trees
What Tree is That? Arbor Day
What is your State Tree?
Check with your state Christmas Tree Growers, Tree Council, Wild Plant Society, Wildflower Society, local Land Trusts, Conservation Districts, or the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Texas

Weather

Weather related crafts: Wind Wand (circle of vines with ribbons) or Wind Sock; Chime: start with a large God's Eye for the top, hang shells or old spoons or anything that will make 'music' in the center. Whisper Vane: Like the chime above but each person hangs a small God's Eye from the cross sticks.

EPA: Nonpoint Source Kid's Page or Student Center

EERE: Kids Saving Energy

Call2Recycle: where to recycle rechargeable batteries and why

The Nature Conservancy

National Audubon Society


Pollution types: Air - Water - Noise - Light - Litter - Traffic