b'W A T E R S H E D: wildlife refuge A watershed is the land area where runoff drains into streams, lakes,What you cancreeks, or other bodies of water. do to helpSome kids wonder what they W E T L A N D: can do to help the environment. Ranger Brianna has these ideas:A wetland is land that is soaked with water regularly during the year suchDont litter. She says rain will as a marsh or swamp. wash away trash you drop on the street and eventually its going to get into the water. If you know T I D A Lsomeone who litters, educate M A R S H them about why its harmful.A tidal marsh is a wetland where the amount of water increases and decreases withGet a reusable water bottle.the ocean tides.Plant some native plants, ones that naturally grow in this area. Philadelphia has a lot of concrete, which sends rain rushing across sidewalks and streets. Native plants will help to soak up some of that water in the ground, to help prevent flooding. These plants are also good for butterflies, bees, and birds.Put a bird feeder at your house.Volunteer! For instance, every year for Earth Day, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge has a big cleanup. You can get out into the marsh and clean up trash thats there.By Fit Flyer staffWilliam Cramp Elementary School How do animals know if the water is safe?When animals are young, their parentsare in the water, which lets them know teach them whats safe to eat andthey can probably drink it, she says.whats not, says Ranger Brianna.At the wildlife refuge, she says, peopleJust like when you get a plate of food,cant drink the water even though you might smell it and check it out, sheanimals do. It is not clean enough for says.humans to drink.Animals will sniff the water and seeBy Fit Flyer staff whether other animals are drinking it. William Cramp Elementary School Page 11 illustrations by Tyler Trout, 5th grade, WilliamThey will also notice whether plants Cramp Fit Flyer (water bottle) | Jayrenid Rodriguez,5th grade, William Cramp Fit Flyer (landscape)S p r i n g 2 0 2 3 | H E A L T H Y N E W S W O R K S . O R G11'