Celebrate Earth Day Everyday
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Chantai Snellgrove 
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Participate in a Wildlife Watch
Celebrate Earth Day Everyday
Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) this year by visiting a local park with your kids and exploring the nature in your world. Everyone can participate in a Wildlife Watch! Wildlife Watch is a National, Nature Watching program created for people of all ages. Observe the plants and wildlife where you live!
Before heading outdoors for your adventure, visit Wildlife Watch. They provide a state specific wildlife watch checklist of all the wildlife in your own backyard or local park.
It’s simple, fun and you’ll learn a lot about the wildlife that exists in your neighborhood. If you are not sure where to go, use the National Wildlife Federation’s NatureFind tool to find parks, or trails near you.
Plan a Nature Scavenger Hunt!
A scavenger hunt is an easy activity that doesn’t require a lot of planning. Put together a simple list of items you find in nature outside your front door; plants, leaves, bugs, rocks, flowers or other natural things found outside in your yard. Using a camera, iPod w/camera, or smartphone and head outside. When your child finds the items on the list, they can snap a photo and then check it off of the list. This activity is a great way for your child to practice following simple directions while they learn and explore their surroundings in a fun way.
We found a great Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids {FREE Printable} from How to Nest for Less.Com
Photo credit: Whistling Ducks, photographed by John Rowe with
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