Junior Conservationist Book ChecklistACTIVITIES PAGE PARENTS INITIALSKnow Before You Go 3 ________________________________________Water Babies 4 ________________________________________Word Find 5 ________________________________________Think Before You Toss 6 ________________________________________Goodbye 7 ________________________________________Answers 7 ________________________________________Junior Conservation Certificate 8 ________________________________________

After you finish these requirements, bring this handbook to your teacher, youthleader, or to a Park Ranger. He or she will check your book and might also ask you afew nature questions. After he or she checks your book and you answer the questions,you will get your…

Welcome! Tennessee is rich in natural, cultural, andrecreational resources. As a JuniorConservationist you will experience naturefirst hand, explore our fascinating history andhave fun enjoying recreational activities in thegreat outdoors. There are many people (likeTennessee State Park Rangers) who are morethan willing to help you learn, explore, andprotect your surroundings. Tennessee StateParks are committed to protecting, preserving,and promoting our parks and sharing themwith you and your family, so step outside to...

Tennessee’s Backyard!

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1. Read all of this booklet and at least one other nature book.2. Visit a historical place where you live.3. Attend a Tennessee State Park educational program. You will need to call your

local State Park for times and dates. (Check out www.tnstateparks.com)4. Take a nature walk in a park, in your schoolyard, or around your neighborhood,

and observe things you see.

“RAMBLE”The Raccoon

Earn Your Junior Conservationist Certificate

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Ramble wants to take acamping trip to a

Tennessee State Park.There are a few thingsthat Ramble needs for

the journey. Can you locate the things

necessary for a great outing?

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

Circle the items that are essential in camping...

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WORD FINDWATER BABIESOn the left side are pictures of the adult (grown up)

animals and insects. On the right side of the page are their young,but the pictures are all mixed up! Can you match the

young with their parents ?Anything Scary Lurking

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ANSWERSHow about you?

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THINK BEFORE YOU TOSS GOODBYE!Park Rangers can do just about everything!

Together they protect our Natural Areas.Park rangers are my heroes. Because of them, State Parks will be here

for us when we grow up. Anyone who is curious, brave, and loves history or the outdoors can be a Park Ranger.

Think Before You Toss1. Apple Core2. Banana Peel3. Tea Bag4. Fall Leaves5. Potato Peel6. Oil7. Aluminum Can8. Newspaper9. Cardboard10. Plastic Bottle11. Candy Wrapper12. Dirty Diaper

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