Forces of Nature

Print this punch card to get started! be sure to

include your name and a phone number when you turn it in!

1. Take a load of cardboard, aluminum, plastic, or newspaper to one of the 7 Hardin Co. Recycling Centers across the county. Recycling (hcky.org) 2. Plant a tree or pollinator friendly plant.

3. Upcycle something to exhibit at the county fair. Fair week is July 5-10! For 4-H exhibit rules, click on events, 4-H and view the catalog—rules on page 50! For open youth or adult categories, click on events, Family Living, and view the catalog– page 10 and 11! Hardin County Community Fair & Horse Show (hardincofair.com) 4. Pick up trash, safely, from yards or roadways.

5. Make a bird feeder from a recycled container. How to make a recycled bird feeder | National Trust 6. Turn off lights when you leave a room.

7. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.

8. Visit the Hardin Co. Farmers Market. https://hardincountyfarmersmarket.com/

9. Have a no-screen day.

10. Use a reusable shopping bag instead of taking a plastic one.

11. Start a compost bin. HO-75: Home Composting (uky.edu) ; At-Home Food Waste Composting for Resource Recovery - YouTube 12. Have a waste free lunch one day.

13. Walk or ride your bike instead of driving. Kids and Bicycle Safety (nhtsa.gov) 14. Donate unwanted items to charity.

15. Use a reusable water bottle.

16. Design helpful reminders for family members and place around the house.

17. Write a letter to your elected officials about issues important to the environment in your community. Elected Officials (hcky.org) 18. Go on a nature hike. Trails and Maps (greenspaceky.com) 19. Plant a vegetable garden.

20. Hang your clothes to dry.