What are some ways kids can interact with wildlife and make a difference in the animal world?

Question

I've heard the same things... just take baby steps like turning off the faucet when your done with it etc. I would also like to know some volunteering oppurtunities for children.

Answer 1

Take the kids to the library or go on the internet with them and learn about some native plants/animals in your area, look up rare or endangered species, then go on a nature walk with them and try to see/identify some of the stuff you looked up.  Teach them to stay on the paths and not go tromping off destroying habitat if you're in a state park etc...  "creepy crawlies" aren't always bad guys spiders help keep the bug population like mosquitoes down.  Go outdoors.

Answer 2

Check Etosha national park Namibia as they have live cam on their famous water holes and they have links to conservation projects.ie cheetahs

Answer 3

the best thing a kid could do is volunteer. or have a job that's helps nature in the future. take me for example when i was little i loved nature. i volunteered in zoos, rehab centers, animal shelters, and many more. when i grew up i still loved nature, so i decided to become a conservationist. luckily my dream came true. and i am what i am today. a loyal conservationist.

Answer 4

There are many thing that children can do, even those which live in the inner city.

Bird feeders are easy to set up and keep full.  This is great for winter-time but can be very educational even in the warmer months.  Hummingbird and Oriel feeders often come with attachments for placing on windows.

Window boxes are great way to leave out other materials for birds and other local wildlife.  Nuts or sunflower seed for squirrels, egg shells or nesting materials for birds.

Children do need to be taught that wildlife are not pets, but can be appreciated for what they are.  Trips to a park are great.  Many places also have nature paths which are easy enough for children.  Talk to teachers about school sponsored field trips.

Look for local wildlife rescue organizations.  Many have tours or even volunteer programs for children.

Answer 5

Go to your local shelter or the zoo =) I volunteer there every summer because i love to help out with the animals and its really fun!!

Answer 6

Hiking. It'll make them appreciate it more

Answer 7

Help protect their habitat is the biggest thing you can do,stop other kids from shooting lizards,iguanas ,squirrels and birds with their dam catapults

explain to them that to kill these animals means that their food is free to walk around anr reproduce ,like mosquitos,flies,caterpillars etc.

The plagues of pest that bother suburbs are mostly  the cause of catapults.

the best way to help Nature is by infecting others with Environmental awareness

Answer 8

One really huge thing kids can do to make a difference in the animal world it to leave them bloody well alone. All too often they want to touch or pick up an animal when they should have enough respect to be content with just seeing the animal. Hands off is the first rule any good parent should teach a child when it comes to wildlife.

Answer 9

Contact your local 4H club and they can learn and own animals that will teach them many things and encourage better citizens and help financially for college....and the kids love it.

Answer 10

Both The Nature Conservancy and the National Audubon Society have a number of local or regional programs children can get involved with (see links below).  They do an outstanding job teaching about conservation, nature, wildlife, eco-systems, etc.

Almost every community I've been in has a nature center.  When I lived in the San Juan Islands kids got involved with a whale spotting program run by the University of Washington.

Area zoos usually have a number of children's programs going  on in the summer as well.

Hope this helps.  Good luck!