Especially for Families, Students, and Teachers

Drought-Related Activities

The Western United States, like many parts of the world, is in the midst of a drought. It is up to us to conserve water in lots of ways. Here is some inspiration and activities to help you save water at home.

WATER DIARY AND FAMILY CONTRACT

To help families track their water use and save water (and money).

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SAVING WATER IN THE BATHROOM

All about saving water while brushing, flushing and washing

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WHY WE ALL LOVE WATER: A STORY

Download and print the story that shows why we all love water. Its great for classroom story time.

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MOSTLY WATER - AN ART CONTEST FOR EVERYONE

 

An Art Contest Celebrating Water

 

NEED TWO SHORT PARAGRAPHS HERE: One to introduce the contest and one to talk a little about this example we’re showing.

 

Art Projects for Children

OTTER HATS (outside of hat)

Otter Hats (outside of hat)

Print each hat on 11 x 17″ paper, color, staple the ends together and enjoy! Kids go crazy for these, so print several at a time.

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OTTER HATS (inside of hat)

Otter Hats (inside of hat)

If you can print double-sided, print this page on the opposite side of the front of the hat. When assembled, the inside of the hat will have some “hidden” facts about North American river otters.

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WATERSHED FRIENDS FINGER PUPPETS

Watershed Friends Finger Puppets

Who Loves Water? Otter, Beaver, Raccoon, Fish, Heron, Frog and Human all share the watershed. Here are watershed friends finger puppets to color and enjoy. 

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OTTER MASK

Otter Mask

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Otter mask

 

Projects for School or Home

CAMERA TRAPPING BASICS

Camera Trapping Basics

 

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TRACK CASTING

Track Casting

 

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Otters 101

Otters 101

 

Watch what happens when the students of Ashtabula, Ohio team up with us to make positive change for river otters:

The River Otter Ecology Project is a registered 501 (c)(3) EIN #45-4997526 non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of river otters and our watershed. Our organization is not affiliated with any other otter-related research group or community outreach organization.

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