K–6Civic Lab
Environmental Awareness
Understand ecological issues
Loam
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 20–40 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Sera · Washington
- Materials needed
- Field Naturalist Journal & Nature Log
- Utah Native Wildflower Seed Packet Collection
- Compost Starter Bin (Small Kitchen)
Why this skill rocks
The world is our home, and learning about it helps us keep it healthy and happy! You'll discover how to protect our forests, rivers, and all the creatures in them.
2034Where this could take you
By 2034, you could be a champion for our planet, helping to make the Olympic games super green, protecting Utah's beautiful mountains, or even discovering new ways to heal the Earth.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Field Naturalist Journal & Nature Log
RequiredA guided observation journal for recording plants, animals, air quality, and outdoor conditions — the foundation of every step in this quest.
Utah Native Wildflower Seed Packet Collection
RequiredPlanting native Wasatch Front species directly supports local pollinators and reduces water use — a tangible, lasting action that grows from this quest.
Compost Starter Bin (Small Kitchen)
A countertop or small outdoor compost bin lets you turn food scraps into garden amendment — a beginner-friendly action with a measurable waste-reduction impact.