{"id":14922,"date":"2024-01-11T10:24:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T18:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/?page_id=14922"},"modified":"2024-11-19T13:07:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T21:07:15","slug":"wildlife","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/projects-and-programs-resource-library\/animal-science\/wildlife\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Wildlife Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--style-boxed \">\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 1313w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 768w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1313px) 100vw, 1313px\"\n\t\talt=\"4-H Grows Here logo in green with 4-H clover at right on a black background\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__overlay\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__inner-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wsu-hero__title\">4-H Wildlife Project<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"program-contact \">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrs-extension-plugin\/assets\/images\/four-h.png\"\n\t\t\theight=\"75\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"75\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"extension-program-icon\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Program Icon.\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"program-contact-info\">\n\t\t<h2>Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tAutumn Britt, 4-H Program Manager<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Phone Number<\/span>509-588-7817\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Email Address<\/span> \u2022\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:autumn.britt@wsu.edu\">autumn.britt@wsu.edu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>The 4-H Wildlife Project is for any youth interested in the animals that live around them, whether they are exploring urban wildlife in their cities, rural wildlife in the forests, or anywhere in between.&nbsp; This includes exploring the world of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians in many environments, ecosystems, and habitats.&nbsp; This includes learning about their adaptations to human-made environments and the impact humans have had on species thriving, moving out of their native areas, or dying out.&nbsp; Conservation, leave no trace, and environmental stewardship are all also areas youth in this area will discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about both native and invasive wildlife species in their area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain an understanding of the role of humans in habitat preservation, destruction, and encroachment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify wildlife species in their own backyard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to leave no trace when exploring ecosystems and observing wildlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/american-robin-7942523_1280.jpg\" alt=\"A robin perches on the edge of a stone bird bath\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Wildlife Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Available from the Extension office or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/wildlife-science-level-1-digital-download?_pos=8&amp;_sid=05882220e&amp;_ss=r\">Wildlife Science Level 1 Digital Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wildlife Science curriculum is for youth who enjoy learning about wildlife and exploring their habitats. Learn about mammals, birds, fish, and herptiles and the role humans play in conservation and wildlife management.&nbsp; Level 1 introduces the wildlife groups: mammals, birds, fish, and herptiles. Youth will learn about the similarities and differences among these groups and then study each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/wildlife-science-level-2-digital-download?variant=3355029241880\">Wildlife Science Level 2 Digital Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Level 2, youth explore more complex wildlife topics, such as habitats, conservation, and signs of wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/wildlife-science-level-3-digital-download?variant=3355031666712\">Wildlife Science Level 3 Digital Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activities in Level 3 are divided into chapters based on how youth might use the information they\u2019ve learned\u2014as a homeowner, resident of a watershed, food and fiber producer (farmer), mayor, teacher, or legislator. This manual is advanced and includes significant research and development of a wildlife habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/wildlife-science-facilitators-guide-digital-download?variant=3355033468952\">Wildlife Science Facilitator&#8217;s Guide Digital Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Facilitator\u2019s Guide is for all three levels. This guide contains activity facilitation and answers as well as a listing of the Next Generation Science Standards by activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington 4-H Records, Forms, and Guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For youth members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For adult helpers and club leaders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/animal-science\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tState Animal Science Project Area Resources\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-792x198.png\" alt=\"At left, a white tailed deer in a field in fall. At right, an image of a blue jay on one branch and a cardinal on a snowy pine bough. At center, the title &quot;Wildlife&quot; in black on an orange to yellow gradient\" class=\"wp-image-15070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-792x198.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-396x99.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Wildlife.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activity Ideas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/copy-of-educational-wildlife-bingo-game?_pos=1&amp;_sid=af8ec3e72&amp;_ss=r\">Educational Wildlife Bingo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fun bingo game comes with enough pieces for 2-6 players and promises to make learning about Wildlife fun! Players select picture boards and place a chip over the corresponding image as cards are read aloud by the caller. Each card has educational facts about wildlife. The first person to cover the selected pattern and yell bingo wins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecosystems.psu.edu\/outreach\/youth\/sftrc\/lesson-plans\/wildlife\/k-5\">Wildlife Lesson Plans (K-5)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecosystems.psu.edu\/outreach\/youth\/sftrc\/lesson-plans\/wildlife\/6-8\">Wildlife Lesson Plans (6-8)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecosystems.psu.edu\/outreach\/youth\/sftrc\/lesson-plans\/wildlife\/9-12\">Wildlife Lesson Plans (9-12)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Observing-Birds-Nature-Lab-February-2021.pdf\">Observing Birds \/ Bird Watching &#8211; Nature Lab (February 2021), The Wild Center (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its time to find a window or head outside to search for some birds.&nbsp; Try looking in trees, bushes or better yet a bird feeder!&nbsp; Once you find some take a few minutes to watch them.&nbsp; What do you think they are they doing? And why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4AWjt_Y09lw?si=Ds9sIOnGdAaB17pQ\">4-H Friday Fun!&nbsp; DIY Birdfeeders &#8211; The University of Maine (YouTube video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/learn-at-home\/4-h-friday-fun-videos\/\">4-H Friday Fun!<\/a> is a series of at-home activities for parents and kids. In this video, learn how to build a bird feeder with an orange and some yarn. Produced by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2020\/03\/DIY-Bird-Feeders-Materials-List-and-Instructions.pdf\">The PDF instructions<\/a> are available through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLpkEiJv9k6M2DHdJpV5gxV8LOaAXqu96Z&amp;si=oKfmBAjJr8xa8c3O\">How to Build Homes for Wildlife &#8211; Iowa State University Extension (YouTube playlist)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designs for creating your own projects for wildlife or for people who enjoy the outdoors.&nbsp; This series includes how to build a bird box, a wood duck box, and a bat box, as well as a bench for <em>you<\/em> as you observe nature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/animal-signs\">Animal Signs &#8211; University of Minnesota Extension<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this lesson, youth learn different categories of animal sighs and how these signs relate to animal behaviors to help them identify wildlife living in their environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Specific Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/amphibians-reptiles\/\">Yakima County 4-H Amphibians &amp; Reptiles Project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/environmental-stewardship\/\">Yakima County 4-H Environmental Stewardship Project Areas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/species-habitats\/living\/species-facts#mammals\">Species Fact Sheets &#8211; Washington Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A comprehensive site with fact sheets for dozens of species living in the State of Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/get-involved\/educational-resources\/invasive-species\">Invasive Species &#8211; Washington Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An invasive species is a plant, animal, or other organism introduced to an area outside of its native range, usually by humans, which negatively impacts the economy, environment, and health. Invasive species affect all of us, whether we realize it or not. By learning more about invasive species in Washington, you can help prevent the next invasion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/invasivespecies.wa.gov\/\">Washington Invasive Species Council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_fauna_of_Washington\">List of fauna of Washington &#8211; Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From 4-H Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.iastate.edu\/4h\/wildlife\">Wildlife Project &#8211; Iowa 4-H<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.extension.wisc.edu\/files\/2021\/02\/Leave-no-trace.pdf\">Leave No Trace &#8211; Wisconsin 4-H (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.unl.edu\/default\/wildlife-conservation-1-the-worth-of-wild-roots.html\">Wildlife Conservation 1:&nbsp; The Worth of Wild Roots &#8211; Nebraska 4-H<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy 68 pages in full color. Wildlife Conservation I describes what wildlife conservation is about; the history of wildlife conservation in the United States, including the tale of bison and passenger pigeons; and the values of wildlife to people, including the wealth of services from nature, an area we are rapidly learning more about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.unl.edu\/default\/wildlife2.html\">Wildlife Conservation 2:&nbsp; Living Wild in an Ecosystem &#8211; Nebraska 4-H<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildlife Conservation II sneaks through wildlife habitat, how size and shape of habitat patches affect various wildlife species, what makes wildlife number go up or down, and how wildlife survives within natural communities and ecosystems. You can do it! You have a wild heart! And if you don&#8217;t, you&#8217;ll have fun anyway. As in other manuals in this series, there are several projects that you can do to learn about wildlife and to become involved in helping give wildlife a lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.unl.edu\/default\/wildlife3.html\">Wildlife Conservation 3:&nbsp; Managing in a World with You and Me &#8211; Nebraska 4-H<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildlife Conservation III ties concepts form all three manuals in the series together. It deals with the interface between people and wildlife, including why and how we manage wildlife and the agencies responsible. Threatened and endangered species, hunting, wildlife damage management, invasive species, and related topics are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Higher Education Institutions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Related Organizations, Journals, and Professionals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Beaver-Engineering-Challenge.pdf\">Beaver Dam Challenge &#8211; The Wild Center (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a dam that holds back water looks easy &#8211; until you try it yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qw70szsmTGs\">Nature Lab:&nbsp; Animals and Ice &#8211; The Wild Center (YouTube video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\" role=\"text\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">This week we will explore another form of frozen water &#8211; ice! We\u2019ll take a look at some ways that humans and animals use this form of solid water in the Adirondack winter.&nbsp; This video also provides an introduction to the activity <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/wildcenter\/docs\/science_on_ice_-_nature_lab_-_january_2021\">Science on Ice:&nbsp; Moving Water with String &#8211; Nature Lab (January 2021), The Wild Center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildcenter.org\/resource\/animals-and-snow\/\">Nature Lab:&nbsp; Animals and Snow &#8211; The Wild Center (video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Derek to explore how small rodents, snowshoe hares, and North American river otters use snow to their advantage as we continue our examination of water in the Adirondack winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildcenter.org\/resource\/intro-to-marshes\/\">Nature Lab:&nbsp; Intro to Marshes &#8211; The Wild Center (video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marshlands are ecosystems common throughout the Adirondacks. But do you know what makes a marsh a marsh? Explore the Raquette River Oxbow with Derek and Kayleigh to discover the plants and animals that thrive in marshes.&nbsp; Then, check out the DIY activity below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildcenter.org\/resource\/marsh-animals\/\">Nature Lab:&nbsp; Marsh Animals &#8211; The Wild Center (video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Derek, Morgan and Kayleigh as they head out to the marsh to learn more about animals that call these amazing ecosystems home. Then, can you create your own marsh creature? Check out the at-home activity below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildcenter.org\/resource\/beavers\/\">Nature Lab:&nbsp; Beavers &#8211; The Wild Center (video)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Morgan for a trip along the Raquette River to discover how beavers use mud, sticks, leaves, grasses and a number of other materials to create dams that change the flow of water to raise water levels in a wetland. Then, can you build your own dam? Check out the at-home activity below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h5 id=\"unique-id-1__28220\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Kits, Projects, and Activities from National 4-H<\/button>\r\n    <\/h5>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__28220\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/environmental-education-curriculum\">National 4-H Environmental Education Curriculum Collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/copy-of-discover-4-h-box-outdoor-exploration?_pos=9&amp;_sid=4848cec09&amp;_ss=r\">Discover 4-H Box &#8211; Outdoor Exploration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Discover 4-H Box &#8211; Outdoor Exploration is all about exploring the outdoors while learning more about wildlife, birds, and the insects and creatures that keep our environment thriving. This kit includes tools to learn as well as provide an introduction to several 4-H curricula available on Shop 4-H. This kit provides four activities to give youth a glimpse into entomology and bird projects, and may even spark a new hobby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s included in the Bugs and Birds Discover 4-H Box:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1- Binoculars<br>1 &#8211; Birdhouse<br>1 &#8211; Bug Catcher<br>1 &#8211; Paint<br>1 &#8211; Paintbrush Set<br>1 &#8211; Activity Guide with four insect and bird related activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/build-your-own-birdhouse?_pos=2&amp;_sid=38a64281f&amp;_ss=r\">Birdhouse Activity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab your crayons or paint and get started on this birdhouse activity. It is made from 3 layers of white cardboard with double-sided waterproofing for durability. There is a punch out clover shaped window on one side and a punch our door on the other. This birdhouse is pre-creased for easy assembly, and include a string-hole and string to hang it outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/clover\/activities\/leave-no-trace\/\">Leave No Trace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to play in nature while protecting it at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you live, you\u2019re never too far from a beautiful outdoor space that you can visit and enjoy. Even cities have parks you can explore and get a taste of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s important to remember whenever we\u2019re enjoying the great outdoors, that we\u2019re interacting with living things, and the habitats of various animals. 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