How will you help wetlands? Draw or write below.
T
urning off the faucet
when you brush your
teeth, recycling your old
papers, and shutting the
lights off when you leave a
room: these are just a few
easy ways you can help to
conserve our natural
resources. So, what can
you do (or not do) to help
wetlands? Here are some
great steps to take that
aren't too complicated!
ծ Participating in a wetland
or neighborhood clean-up
is a fun group activity.
Grab some gloves and
trash bags and get
out there!
ծ Research your local
wetland conservation
groups with a parent
and check out events
they may be hosting.
ծ To keep your wetlands
safe, never release
unwanted pets like
fish and turtles into
the wild. They could
harm the ecosystem
and likely won't survive
on their own.
ծ Before planting flowers
at home, check and see
if they are native to
Nebraska. Invasive
species that don't
belong could harm
the ecosystem.
ծ Remember that
chemicals, extra paint
and oil should always
go to a hazardous
waste site, not down
the drain!
ծ Respect your environment
by making sure all trash
goes into a trash can, not
into the wild!
ծ Learn more about
wetlands and share
what you know
with your family
and friends.
Give Wetlands a Helping Hand!
Saltwort
by
Ethan
Freese
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