Answers to Activity Book questions are available online at:

www. bcparks.ca/kidspage/jerry_rang.html

Taking Care of BC Parks

Jerry’s Rangers

Have your parents help you make a footprint! Have your parents help you make a footprint! Have your parents help you make a footprint! Have your parents help you make a footprint!

You’ll need a towel and a piece of tinfoil. Fold You’ll need a towel and a piece of tinfoil. Fold You’ll need a towel and a piece of tinfoil. Fold You’ll need a towel and a piece of tinfoil. Fold

the towel, lay the foil on top, and step on the foil while wearing your park the towel, lay the foil on top, and step on the foil while wearing your park the towel, lay the foil on top, and step on the foil while wearing your park the towel, lay the foil on top, and step on the foil while wearing your park

walking shoes. Tawalking shoes. Tawalking shoes. Tawalking shoes. Ta----da! Your treads and footsize are da! Your treads and footsize are da! Your treads and footsize are da! Your treads and footsize are

recorded for safekeeping!recorded for safekeeping!recorded for safekeeping!recorded for safekeeping!

Safety Sense

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Sometimes people get lost. If

you get lost, you can do things to

help a searcher find you. Stay

where you are, and hug a tree to

stay calm. Help people find you

by making yourself visible and

blowing your whistle.

Before you go for a walk,

remember to let your parents

know where you are going. That

way, if you do get lost, searchers

will know where to look for you.

Recycler

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Some litter can hurt or trap wildlife, but don’t worry—you can help keep parks

clean and safe! When you pack for a trip, choose things without a lot of

packaging, don’t bring more than you need, make sure any waste goes into a

recycling bin or garbage can, and re-use as much “waste” as possible!

Follow the lines to find the best way to treat each type of litter. Follow the lines to find the best way to treat each type of litter. Follow the lines to find the best way to treat each type of litter. Follow the lines to find the best way to treat each type of litter.

Then, follow the lines from the treatments to find out what your litter Then, follow the lines from the treatments to find out what your litter Then, follow the lines from the treatments to find out what your litter Then, follow the lines from the treatments to find out what your litter

could become!could become!could become!could become!

Pop

Can

Fleece

Jacket

Compost

Plastic Rings

Food Waste

Batteries

Pop Cans

Recycling Depot

Garbage/Compost

Recycle

Cut and Recycle

Recycling one pop can saves enough Recycling one pop can saves enough Recycling one pop can saves enough Recycling one pop can saves enough

energy to operate a television for 3 energy to operate a television for 3 energy to operate a television for 3 energy to operate a television for 3

hours, but takes 500 years to hours, but takes 500 years to hours, but takes 500 years to hours, but takes 500 years to

decompose in a park!decompose in a park!decompose in a park!decompose in a park!

Coins

Welcome

Our parks are very special places for kids (and grown-ups

too). In fact, BC Parks has a special set of rules that

Jerry’s Rangers promise to follow whenever they are in a

park. Jerry’s Rangers promise to:

1.1.1.1. Help keep their park cleanHelp keep their park cleanHelp keep their park cleanHelp keep their park clean

2.2.2.2. Respect other visitorsRespect other visitorsRespect other visitorsRespect other visitors

3.3.3.3. Think before they shoutThink before they shoutThink before they shoutThink before they shout

4.4.4.4. Obey all safety rulesObey all safety rulesObey all safety rulesObey all safety rules

5.5.5.5. Respect all living thingsRespect all living thingsRespect all living thingsRespect all living things

6.6.6.6. Keep pets on leashesKeep pets on leashesKeep pets on leashesKeep pets on leashes

7.7.7.7. Always be careful near fireAlways be careful near fireAlways be careful near fireAlways be careful near fire

8.8.8.8. Tell someone where they are going and when Tell someone where they are going and when Tell someone where they are going and when Tell someone where they are going and when

they will returnthey will returnthey will returnthey will return

9.9.9.9. Leave things belonging to the park in the park Leave things belonging to the park in the park Leave things belonging to the park in the park Leave things belonging to the park in the park

10.10.10.10. Have a great time in BC Parks!Have a great time in BC Parks!Have a great time in BC Parks!Have a great time in BC Parks!

Use these activities to learn more about the Jerry’s

Rangers stickers you’ve earned, or the stickers you

hope to earn! If you’d like to earn stickers, attend a

Jerry’s Rangers program at a B.C. provincial park!

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Bear Aware

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Down: 1. Keep pet food ___ the house

2. You should ____ approach a bear

3. Use ___ branches to hang food

and garbage

4.This bear has big shoulders and

a hump

5. Grizzly bears have very long

___for digging

Bears are interesting animals, but can be dangerous to humans who don’t

know how to behave near bears. Here’s how you can be bear aware:

♦ Never feed bears

♦ Never get too close to bears

♦ Hike in groups and make noise so you don’t

surprise a bear

♦ Keep your food in a bear proof area

♦ Learn more about bears

Bear Safety Puzzle

Across: 1. Always keep your pets on a ___

while walking in a park

2. Bears not only run fast but

they are also good _______

3. If you see a bear, stay calm and avoid ____ contact

4. Never___ for help when a bear is in sight (it will think

you’re attacking)

5. If you see a bear, do not ____ unless you are very close

to a secure place

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B.C. Parks are a great place to have fun, but they also protect special places

in our province, and the plants and animals that live in those places.

B.C. has many different environments—coastal rainforests, interior deserts and

grasslands, Garry Oak savannas, and snow-capped mountains—and B.C. Parks

protect all of these places and more!

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Protecting Places

Take a moment to think about a special place you’ve seen protected in a park. Take a moment to think about a special place you’ve seen protected in a park. Take a moment to think about a special place you’ve seen protected in a park. Take a moment to think about a special place you’ve seen protected in a park.

Then, use this space to draw a picture of that place.Then, use this space to draw a picture of that place.Then, use this space to draw a picture of that place.Then, use this space to draw a picture of that place.

People Pleaser

Everyone shares park campgrounds—the animals, plants, other campers

and yourself. Campground rules help everyone sharing the campground

to have fun and enjoy the park.

This picture shows a campground trail with many users. Colour the This picture shows a campground trail with many users. Colour the This picture shows a campground trail with many users. Colour the This picture shows a campground trail with many users. Colour the

picture, and think of something you could do (or not do!) that the other picture, and think of something you could do (or not do!) that the other picture, and think of something you could do (or not do!) that the other picture, and think of something you could do (or not do!) that the other

users would appreciate!users would appreciate!users would appreciate!users would appreciate!

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Careful Camper

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Camping in a BC Park is a great way to spend a weekend! Careful campers

prepare before they go by: checking their tent, packing for unexpected

weather, and choosing foods with recyclable packaging to reduce waste!

These campers are These campers are These campers are These campers are not not not not camping carefullycamping carefullycamping carefullycamping carefully—how many things can you see how many things can you see how many things can you see how many things can you see

wrong in this picture? (Jerry counted 19!)wrong in this picture? (Jerry counted 19!)wrong in this picture? (Jerry counted 19!)wrong in this picture? (Jerry counted 19!)

I should_______ to school whenever possible!

A. drive

B. walk

If I can, I should use ____ whenever possible!

A. cars

B. buses

When I’m done with my drink I should throw it in the ____

A. recycling box

B. garbage can

Writing ______ is a way I can save paper when doing homework

A. on both sides

B. upside down

I should use a _________ lawn mower to cut grass

A. hand-powered

B. gas-powered

Climate Champion

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“Climate” is the average weather of an area. Humans harm the climate by

polluting the environment with harmful gases—”greenhouse

gases”—from cars, factories, and even lawn mowers!

Scientists believe that these gases trap too

much heat, and that they are making the earth

warmer than it should be.

Green areas, like parks, absorb harmful gases, so

we help our climate when we protect natural areas.

Can you think of ways to reduce your impact on

the climate?

Take Jerry’s quiz to see if you know how to reduce your climate impact!Take Jerry’s quiz to see if you know how to reduce your climate impact!Take Jerry’s quiz to see if you know how to reduce your climate impact!Take Jerry’s quiz to see if you know how to reduce your climate impact!

Nature Nut

Think of an animal that you have seen.Think of an animal that you have seen.Think of an animal that you have seen.Think of an animal that you have seen.

Where would it live? _____________________________________Where would it live? _____________________________________Where would it live? _____________________________________Where would it live? _____________________________________

What would it eat? _____________________________________What would it eat? _____________________________________What would it eat? _____________________________________What would it eat? _____________________________________

Where would it get water?_______________________________Where would it get water?_______________________________Where would it get water?_______________________________Where would it get water?_______________________________

Now, use this space to draw a picture of your animal in its habitat. Now, use this space to draw a picture of your animal in its habitat. Now, use this space to draw a picture of your animal in its habitat. Now, use this space to draw a picture of your animal in its habitat.

Remember that it needs food, water, and living space!Remember that it needs food, water, and living space!Remember that it needs food, water, and living space!Remember that it needs food, water, and living space!

Parks are home to many different animals and plants, but they all need

the same three things: food, water, and living space. Together, these

three things make up an animal’s or plant’s “habitat.”

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Let It Be

“Biodiversity” is a pretty big word, and it covers a pretty big idea: the number,

type, and differences of all the living things in an area. Biodiversity is a good

thing—it lets lots of different plants and animals live together in balance.

Large protected areas, like parks, also help plants and animals live together.

This is why you see more plants and animals in parks than in your backyard!

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Oh oh! Jerry made a list of all the plants and animals in this Oh oh! Jerry made a list of all the plants and animals in this Oh oh! Jerry made a list of all the plants and animals in this Oh oh! Jerry made a list of all the plants and animals in this

picture (the biodiversity), but he mixed up the letters in picture (the biodiversity), but he mixed up the letters in picture (the biodiversity), but he mixed up the letters in picture (the biodiversity), but he mixed up the letters in

their names! Can you help him unscramble the list?their names! Can you help him unscramble the list?their names! Can you help him unscramble the list?their names! Can you help him unscramble the list?

Jerry’s ListJerry’s ListJerry’s ListJerry’s List

1. ITTLACA

2. RIELQURS

3. COARNOC

4. DIRB

5. ERED

6. TORET

7. GROF

8. CKDU

9. ERET

10. MUNAHS

RememberRememberRememberRemember

to ask your parents to ask your parents to ask your parents to ask your parents

what you are allowed what you are allowed what you are allowed what you are allowed

to take before you to take before you to take before you to take before you

pack!pack!pack!pack!

Happy Hiker

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The “10 Essentials:”The “10 Essentials:”The “10 Essentials:”The “10 Essentials:”

You do not need a map or a cell phone while hiking

You should carry extra food and water while hiking

OROROROR

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OROROROR

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You can take a knife on a hike without your parent’s permission

The weather never changes, so you don’t need to pack extra clothing

Are you prepared? True or False :Are you prepared? True or False :Are you prepared? True or False :Are you prepared? True or False :

An orange garbage bag can act as a rain jacket, shelter, and signal

You do not need to put on sun block while hiking

You should always carry a whistle with you while hiking

No one wants to get into trouble outdoors, but changes in the weather,

mistakes, or injuries can quickly change a fun hike into a bad experience.

No matter whether you go for a short hike or a long hike, taking the “10

Essentials” with you is smart—and could even save your life!

1. Flashlight1. Flashlight1. Flashlight1. Flashlight

2. Matches/Lighter 2. Matches/Lighter 2. Matches/Lighter 2. Matches/Lighter

3. Whistle/Mirror3. Whistle/Mirror3. Whistle/Mirror3. Whistle/Mirror

4. Pocket Knife 4. Pocket Knife 4. Pocket Knife 4. Pocket Knife

5. Extra Clothing5. Extra Clothing5. Extra Clothing5. Extra Clothing

6. Extra Food and Water6. Extra Food and Water6. Extra Food and Water6. Extra Food and Water

7. Map/Compass/Cell Phone 7. Map/Compass/Cell Phone 7. Map/Compass/Cell Phone 7. Map/Compass/Cell Phone

8. Orange Garbage Bag/Tarp8. Orange Garbage Bag/Tarp8. Orange Garbage Bag/Tarp8. Orange Garbage Bag/Tarp

9. First Aid Kit9. First Aid Kit9. First Aid Kit9. First Aid Kit

10. Sunscreen/Glasses/Hat10. Sunscreen/Glasses/Hat10. Sunscreen/Glasses/Hat10. Sunscreen/Glasses/Hat

History Hound

Rain, wind, and snow helped to sculpt the lands found in parks today, while

the different plants and animals that live in parks make them unique.

Humans also shaped parks, and the remains of early homesteads, logging

activity, and First Nations villages can be seen in many parks today.

Apodaca

Barkerville

Bowron Lake

Bugaboo

Cody Caves

Goldstream

Kilby

Lac du Bois

Mount Robson

Omineca

Peace River

Ruckle

Stein Valley

Wells Gray

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M B A S C A P L T S G

O O C R O P E A Y T O

U W E A D O A C A E L

N R N Y Y D C D R I D

T O I B C A E U G N S

R N M L A C R B S V T

O L O I V A I O L A R

B A R K E R V I L L E

S K T H S C E S E L A

O E L K C U R O W E M

N B U G A B O O N Y A

Park Name Word SearchPark Name Word SearchPark Name Word SearchPark Name Word Search

To discover which park was B.C.’s first park, use the To discover which park was B.C.’s first park, use the To discover which park was B.C.’s first park, use the To discover which park was B.C.’s first park, use the

crossword letters that do crossword letters that do crossword letters that do crossword letters that do notnotnotnot spell a park’s spell a park’s spell a park’s spell a park’s

name to fill in the blanks below! name to fill in the blanks below! name to fill in the blanks below! name to fill in the blanks below!

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Provincial ParkProvincial ParkProvincial ParkProvincial Park (created in 1911)(created in 1911)(created in 1911)(created in 1911)

Leave, Leave, Leave No TraceLeave, Leave, Leave No TraceLeave, Leave, Leave No TraceLeave, Leave, Leave No Trace

(sung to the tune of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)

Leave, leave, leave no trace, When you run about, Loud noises scare the wildlife, Think before you shout!

Leave No Trace

”Leave No Trace” is a style of camping and

hiking. Think of it like an invisibility trick—

even though you were there, the next visitor

should think you weren’t.

“Leave No Trace” campers and hikers:

♦ Plan ahead ♦ Stay on trails

♦ Camp in campsites

♦ Pack out garbage

♦ Leave what they find

♦ Are not too noisy

♦ Always use stoves in the

backcountry

Leave, leave, leave no trace When you walk the trails, Picking flowers takes away, The food for deer and snails!

Leave, leave, leave no trace, When its time to dash, Pack your garbage out with you, Leave behind no trash!

Leave, leave, leave no trace, When you take a dump, Dig a hole and bury it, Hide each and every lump!

Leave, leave, leave no trace When you pitch your tent, Camp back from shore and on the pad, To limit your extent!

Leave, leave, leave no trace, When you make your meal, Take a stove to save some wood, It really is ideal!

Leave, leave, leave no trace, In nature’s fragile place, In wilderness we’re visitors, Protect this lovely place!

Sing “Leave, Leave, Leave No Trace” to remember tips Sing “Leave, Leave, Leave No Trace” to remember tips Sing “Leave, Leave, Leave No Trace” to remember tips Sing “Leave, Leave, Leave No Trace” to remember tips

on “leave no trace” camping!on “leave no trace” camping!on “leave no trace” camping!on “leave no trace” camping!

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