All over the country, our forests are getting smaller and smaller. This causes call kinds of trouble from reduced habitat for species, to making climate change worse.

We can change this by putting trees back in places where they once were, and nurture them until they grow big and strong! Hosting a tree planting can sound really tough, but it's actually really easy.

First, pick out your tree species. Visit the National Arbor Day Foundation website to learn more about trees that are appropriate for your climate. Make sure this tree grows there naturally, and is not imported from somewhere else. Learn all that you can about the tree, and make note of what it will need (sunlight, water and space) as it grows.

When you've chosen your tree, find a location for it. You'll need plenty of space for it to grow, lots of sunlight and access to water. With all these things, you're tree is sure to grow.

Finally, dig your hole, and drop the tree in. After that, just cover it with dirt and water it really good. Then you've planted a tree!

All over the place, when we're walking to work, driving on the highway, its pretty possible that you'll come across some litter. Whether its cigarette butts, empty soda cans or plastic bags, it seems they're everywhere.

A community clean-up is a great way to get rid of these things, beautify the environment, increase civic pride and help animals.

To start planning your clean up, select a locaiton you want to work on, and tell people to gather there on a certain time and day. When you go tell everyone to bring gloves and tools like rakes and buckets. It's also really important to have trash bags on hand, and rubber medical gloves and some hand sanitizer to help people stay safe as they work the clean-up.

Check with your local waste district to see if they can help with your cleanup in anyway, or if they can help you you sort the recyclables to improve the results!

Invite your entire family over for a movie night with movies like Food, Inc., or gather everyone up and go see Disneynature’s Ocean. Find a place after the movie where you can discuss what you thought, and what actions you can take to help. 

Check out movies like Participant Media's Food, Inc., or The Cove for viewing in your home. If you want to make it a night out, check out Disneynature's new feature film Oceans. Many movies like these have discussion guides that go along with them, and some even come with activity or curriculum guides that you can do at home, or with your teachers.