Nature
“Nature’s biggest hope is you!”
-Josie, age 6
Junior Ranger
Visit the National Parks, do the activities, and earn a badge! Then, take the Junior Ranger pledge:
I (your name), recognize that this park is my park, too.
I promise to help take care of my park. I will do what I can to help keep the park clean.
I will treat animals and plants with respect and leave them in their park home.
I will learn about the importance of nature and our duty to protect it, and will share what I learn with my friends and family.
Places to Visit (TN)
Radnor Lake
Montgomery Bell State Park
Edwin Warner Park
Percy Warner Park
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
Hidden Lake Trail
Beaman Park
Help Nature
Water:
When you’re washing your hands, turn off the water during the scrubbing part.
Take some showers instead of baths.
Don’t pollute streams, lakes, or any water formations.
Electricity:
Turn off the lights when you leave the room or house.
Turn off the air or heat when you are not home.
Pretend to be pioneers and use only candles and flashlights.
Reduce, reuse, recycle:
Buy a reusable water bottle.
Use cloth napkins.
Start a compost pile.
Trade unwanted books and toys with friends.
Eat up leftovers by having a “cleaning out the fridge” meal.
Wild Animals
Endangered animals:
Wolves
Giant pandas
Black rhinos and white rhinos
Siberian tigers
Amur leopards
Polar bears
Elephants
Gorillas and chimps
How you can help:
Use reforested wood.
Raise money to give conservation groups.
Learn more about the species.
Buy fake fur instead of real fur products.
Visit zoos.
Write letters to congress.