
Earth Day Challenge – Celebrate & Protect Our Planet!
This challenge is all about celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and honoring our promise to take care of the world!
Choose at least five squares on the bingo card to earn the badge! Try to complete a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Bonus: Some activities count toward the Community Beaver or Earth Beaver badges too!
Check out the Bingo Grid in the attached file.
🌱 Earth Day Challenge Activities
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Search for four signs of spring—observe how nature is changing! |
Discover what can be used to make compost—why is it beneficial? |
Learn about Earth Day—when did it start, and when did Canada join? |
Make your own Recycled Paper—ask your parents for help! |
Learn about Leave No Trace and share what you’ve learned with Rusty. |
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Try a week of waste reduction—can you reduce, reuse, and recycle enough to empty your garbage? |
Make a bird feeder and hang it in your backyard. |
Read or watch something about saving the Earth—learn new ways to help! |
Plant a flower in a pot or garden—watch it grow! |
Invent a game or toy using recycled or natural materials—play it with friends! |
| Do an Earth Day-related STEM activity of your choice! |
What Belongs in the Air?—Activity here |
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Backyard bird watch—list three birds that visit |
Make a tree bark rubbing, turn it into a bookmark, and gift it to someone. |
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Complete a plastic scavenger hunt—find the seven different types of plastics. |
Make a craft using recyclable materials—get creative with eco-friendly crafting! |
Pick three animals—one land, one air, and one water—and find three fun facts about each!. |
Complete the Mystery Symbol Picture—Activity here |
Learn about carbon footprints—how can you lower yours? |
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Understand the importance of water—what can we do to conserve it? |
Invent your own animal—describe how it has adapted to survive in its environment! |
Go on a nature walk in your neighborhood—observe and connect with nature. |
Find out where your food comes from—which foods travel the longest and require the most energy or water to grow? |
Make a seed bomb—help plant new greenery! |
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🔍 Review – Reflect on Your Earth Day Challenge
âś” What did you enjoy most about working on this challenge?
âś” What new things did you learn about taking care of the planet?
Scouting encourages us to protect the Earth, and this challenge is the perfect way to make a difference while having fun!
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