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Earth Day For Kids: TAKE A HIKE
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Questions & Extended Learning Activities
Each Learning Corner is designed by an educator to be easily integrated into individual curriculums, as well as State, and National Standards.
Click here for The Learning Corner PageOther Fun Websites
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The Nature Conservancy
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
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Nature Rocks
Nature Rocks is a national program to inspire and empower families to play and explore in nature. Their mission is to make it easy for you to have fun in nature, and connect with others to do the same. They want all families in every city in America to see for themselves how much Nature Rocks. Click here to learn more.
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Environmental Kids Club
The EPA Environmental Kids Club helps you explore your environment and learn how to protect it. This site has games, pictures, and a whole lot more.
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HOW TO BUILD A WORM BIN
Take a virtual field trip to the Queens Botanical Garden in New York City to learn how to build a worm bin so that you can recycle your everyday garbage.
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Planet Pals
Planet Pals celebrates Earth Day with games, stories and activities. Click on this site and learn about the history of Earth Day.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Here's an idea to make your hike more fun. Take a Nature Scavenger Hunt to help you improve your observation skills. Hunt with a buddy. Be sure to leave nature as is and don't destroy the natural surroundings. Pick up trash as you search.
Recommended Books
- Recycle!: A Handbook for Kids
- Author : Gail Gibbons
- ASIN : 0316309435
- I Can Go Hiking (Welcome Books: Sports)
- Author : Edana Eckart
- ASIN : 0516243683
- Earth Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays)
- Author : Trudi Strain Trueit
- ASIN : 0531118363
- The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
- Author : Sophie Javna
- ASIN : 0740777467
- Earth Book for Kids: Activities to Help Heal the Environment
- Author : Linda Schwartz
- ASIN : 0881601950
- Kids Campfire Book, The: Official Book of Campfire Fun (Family Fun)
- Author : Jane Drake
- ASIN : 1550745395
- Kids Camp!: Activities for the Backyard or Wilderness (A Kid's Guide series)
- Author : Laurie Carlson
- ASIN : 1556522371
- Everything Kids' Environment Book: Learn how you can help the environment-by getting involved at school, at home, or at play (Everything Kids Series)
- Author : Sheri Amsel
- ASIN : 159869670X
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