When we throw out trash, but don't throw it in a trash can, or when we use a lot of plastic, a lot of the plastic ends up making its way into nature, like in the wetlands.
When we throw out trash, but don't throw it in a trash can, or when we use a lot of plastic, a lot of the plastic ends up making its way into nature, like in the wetlands.
Then, animals like our friends Roy, Tammy, Jerry and Cassie and many others end up eating the plastic instead of good yummy food, and get sick.
Then, animals like our friends Roy, Tammy, Jerry and Cassie and many others end up eating the plastic instead of good yummy food, and get sick.
Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
Print out these sheets or digitally save them and SPOT THE DIFFERENCE between what a HEALTHY and UNHEALTHY Wetlands looks like. Then, you can color in your wetlands!
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Healthy Wetlands
Healthy Wetlands
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Unhealthy Wetlands
Unhealthy Wetlands
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And share your wetland drawings on Instagram!
And share your wetland drawings on Instagram!
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Try these fun wetland wildlife crafts!
Try these fun wetland wildlife crafts!
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Learn more about Jamaica Bay from Guardian, Don Riepe
Learn more about Jamaica Bay from Guardian, Don Riepe