Join a winning team!

Posted by: Freshwater Freddie on July 30th, 2008

Hi everyone! The Summer Olympics are just around the corner, and I’m gearing up for the gold! We can all learn many things by watching the athletes compete this summer. One of the most important things we can learn is teamwork.


It’s time to join a winning team - Team Earth! If you’ve ever played a sport or joined a club, you know that working with other people makes a job, like cleaning the environment, easier and more fun! There are many different ways you can work with others to help the environment.
 

Here are some simple things you can do:

  • Get a group of friends and family together for a litter pickup or river/creek sweep.
  • Pick up trash as a group, and make your community gold medal worthy!
  • Have a competition to see who can recycle the most throughout the summer.
  • Adopt a piece of Earth, like a park or a street corner, and keep it clean.
  • Start a recycling program at your school to cut down on waste.
  • Start carpooling with friends to school and other activities.

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Stay Cool in the Sun with Freshwater Freddie!

Posted by: Freshwater Freddie on June 26th, 2008

Hi there! Freshwater Freddie here again with some tips on how to keep safe in the summer sun. Whether you’re playing baseball in the park or swimming at the lake, remember to take precautions against too much sun.   

If you have ever had a sunburn, you know that too much sun can damage your skin. Sunlight gives off harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can hurt your skin and eyes, and also weaken your immune system.  Some people think that staying in the shade protects you from the sun’s harmful rays but the rays can reflect off of the water and still sunburn your skin. Remember, whenever you are around the water, apply your SPF lotion to protect your skin and still have fun!

During the summertime, as you can see, the UV index is at its highest. The good news is that you can protect yourself if you follow a few of my easy steps!

To protect your skin, make sure to put on sunscreen every time you go outside. You can also wear a hat to protect your face and sunglasses to protect your eyes. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water, and try to stay in the shade when you’re playing outside.

Talk to your family about other ways you can protect yourself from the harmful effects of summer sunlight. Remember – for fun in the sun, safety comes first!  

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