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SAFE Kids – Activities – Trivia

All Picture Puzzles Word Puzzles Trivia Coloring Pages Projects Outdoors SAFE Kids Trivia Test Your Knowledge of Trivia Endangered Species of the World Helping Wildlife at Home

SAFE Kids – Activities – Word Puzzles

All Picture Puzzles Word Puzzles Trivia Coloring Pages Projects Outdoors SAFE Kids Word Puzzles Word Search Puzzles Endangered Species in the Ocean Interesting Insects Vegan Snacks Matching Games Ecosystems Memory Game Marine Ecosystem Endangered Animals Memory Game Ecosystems Helping at Home

SAFE Kids – Educator – Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans Teachers today find it difficult to take the time to create lessons that both inform and interest students. These lessons have attempted to do most of the work for you. Age appropriate websites and activities are included in every lesson, along with suggestions in how to use them. Since this page is global […]

SAFE Kids – Educators – School Grants & Certifications

School Grants & Certifications This page provides information on grant funding opportunities for stewardship initiatives and school recognition programs that promote conservation-focused projects. It also features certification programs designed for teachers and educators. GRANTS Casey’s Cash for Classroom Grants Grants are provided to enhance teacher development through professional training; and to promote community engagement through […]

SAFE Kids – Educators – Digital Resources

Educator Digital Resources Conservation Connect Series – by US Fish & Wildlife Conservation Connect is a middle school level web-based video series produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  This series inspires a new generation of conservation stewards by taking students on e-fieldtrips across the country to learn more about wildlife species, conservation careers, […]

SAFE Kids – Parents & Caretakers – Digital Resources

Parent Resources K – 3rd grade The following websites offer additional resources for parents interested in engaging their children in various in-home projects. While most of these resources are free, some may require a membership or a fee for certain activities. We strongly recommend that you review these websites independently to ensure they meet your […]

SAFE Kids – Parents & Caretakers – Activity at home

Activity At Home Activities to Do at Home to Grow your Kids’ Curiosity and Compassion for Wildlife Fluorescent Jellyfish Craft Nut & Bolt & Cork Animals Handmade Felt Hand/Finger Puppets Nature Scavenger Hunt Pressed Flower Totes

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Start a Community Garden

A community garden is a wonderful way to bring people together while growing fresh, healthy food. Kids can ask their school, local library, or community center if there’s space to start a garden, then invite neighbors and classmates to help plant, water, and harvest vegetables or flowers. Some gardens even donate their extra produce to food banks or share it with neighbors who need it. It’s a hands-on way to learn about nature, teamwork, and taking care of your community’s shared spaces.

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Raise Funds for Local Wildlife Center

Wildlife centers take care of injured or orphaned animals, and they always need extra support to keep helping. Kids can host a bake sale, lemonade stand, or online fundraiser, or organize a “walk-a-thon” with friends and family to raise money for a wildlife rescue near them. You could also collect donated supplies the center needs, like towels, blankets, or pet food. Even a small donation can help feed, shelter, or heal an animal in need.

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Recycling Project

Recycling projects let kids turn everyday trash into something useful — or at least keep it out of landfills! You could start a recycling bin program at your school, organize a can and bottle drive to raise money for charity, or get creative and turn old materials into art, planters, or bird feeders. You might even research your town’s recycling rules and make a poster or flyer to help neighbors recycle correctly. Small habits, like rinsing containers or separating paper from plastic, add up to a big impact when a whole community joins in.

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Booth at Local Farmers Markets

Setting up a booth at your local farmers market is a great way to get your whole neighborhood excited about helping the planet. You could raise money for a cause you care about — like a wildlife shelter, a tree-planting group, or a beach cleanup fund — by selling homemade crafts, lemonade, or baked goods. You could also use your booth to teach people about recycling, showing them fun facts or simple tips for sorting their trash the right way. It’s a great way to practice public speaking, teamwork, and making a real difference in your community.

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Beach Clean-Ups

Every year on the third Saturday of September, people around the world celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day, and you can sign up with local groups in your community to join thousands of other volunteers picking up trash along the shore. But you don’t have to wait for that one day — cleanups can happen any time! Grab some gloves, trash bags, and a few friends, and organize your own cleanup day at a nearby river, stream, lake, or beach. It’s a fun way to hang out with friends while protecting fish, turtles, and birds from plastic and litter. Nationalcleanupday.

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Tree Planting Events

Planting trees is one of the easiest ways kids can help fight climate change and give animals a home. You can join organizations like SAFE Worldwide, One Tree Planted, or the Arbor Day Foundation, which often have kid-friendly volunteer days and even let you sponsor a tree from home. Or, team up with your family, neighbors, or scout troop to start your own mini tree-planting project in a local park, schoolyard, or empty lot (just ask permission first!). Every tree you plant helps clean the air, cool the planet, and grow into a home for birds and squirrels for years to come.

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