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Fur, Feathers, and FernsComplete Requirement 1 plus three others: |
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1. While hiking or walking for one mile, identify six signs that any mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, or plants are living near the place where you choose to hike or walk. |
See books on Nature Study - Juvenile literature or Animal tracks - Juvenile literature. Some examples:
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| 2. Visit one of the following: zoo, wildlife refuge, nature center, aviary, game preserve, local conservation area, wildlife rescue group, or fish hatchery. Describe what you learned during your visit. | The Library has passes to the Fire Island Lighthouse, the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center, and discount tickets for the Bronx Zoo. Learn more here:  |
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3. Name one animal that has become extinct in the last 100 years and one animal that is currently endangered. Explain what caused their declines. |
See books on Endangered Species - Juvenile literature. Some examples:
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| 4. Observe wildlife from a distance. Describe what you saw. | ||||
| 5. Use a magnifying glass to examine plants more closely. Describe what you saw through the magnifying glass that you could not see without it. | See books on Plants - Juvenile literature. Some examples:
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| 6. Learn about composting and how vegetable waste can be turned into fertilizer for plants. | See books on Compost- Juvenile literature. Some examples:
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| 7. Plant a vegetable or herb garden. | See books on Gardening - Juvenile literature. Some examples:
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