Before you dive into the rest of this Quest, check out these videos to learn more about regeneration and restoration, and how we can support the preservation of nature’s ecosystems and appreciate their value:

Watch 1: What on Earth is reforestation? (Conservation International)
Watch 2: Restoring Degraded Land To Benefit People and Planet (WRI)
Watch 3: How To Save Our Coastal Seas (WWF)
Watch 4: Saving Ocean Biodiversity: Coral Restoration (National Geographic)

LEARN + INTERACT

Learn more about how the Young Champions of the Earth plan to restore forests, catholic lands, agricultural lands, freshwater, and coral reefs. (for ages 12+)

Plant a tree and register at Trillion Tree Campaign. You can set your tree planting target, see how many trees are planted around the world, or donate to a tree planting project. (for all ages)

Play WWF Free Rivers to experience the power of rivers with an augmented reality map. You can also dam the river to see its effects, and try different options for sustainable development that keeps rivers healthy and flowing. (for ages 8+)

Interact with Google’s Story Map, Women on the Front Lines of Conservation. (for ages 12+)

Plan to join a restoration camp nearby once it's safe to leave home. In the meantime, you can also follow the Panda Club of WWF Switzerland to host a research camp at home (just use an automated translation function in your web browser to show details in English). (for ages 16+)

Change your lifestyle in 7 simple ways to improve the health of our soil. Invite your family and community to do the same. (for all ages)

Participate in this Save the Ocean Creative Challenge. After just a half day, you'll be able to publish a short call-to-action video to spread awareness on the need for greater ocean protection and climate action. (for ages 8+)

Get involved. 2021-2030 is the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Be part of the movement and share how you would like to get involved. (for ages 8+)

ACT + SHARE

Build a bird feeder, create a mini bug hotel, or follow tips from WWF to learn how you can bring wildlife into your garden. (for all ages)

Explore a lake, river, or coastline near you. Ask your parents or grandparents what species of plants or animals they used to see when they were your age. Think about what you now see at the same places. Do you notice any differences? Discuss how and why these habitats may have changed. What can be done to help restore some of these degraded or destroyed habitats? Think about the videos you have seen through this quest. Are there any simple solutions you could adopt in your neighborhood to help restore habitats? (for all ages)

Participate in ecosystem restoration outdoors with these tree planting activities, coastal clean-ups, and other citizen science projects-- even while at home! (for all ages)

Know what is on your plate: Make a list of vegetables, spices, fruits, and foods that you eat everyday. Ask others in your household to add to your list (you may get some names which you might not be familiar with!) Compare your list with a friend or family member who lives in a different home. What foods do you have in common? What is different? Find out why some of these are not available or eaten in your home. Is there a way some of these could be reintroduced? (for all ages)

WANT MORE?

Read about the rewilding of Chernobyl which is currently Europe’s largest experiment in rewilding, and one of the best examples in the world. (for ages 12+)

Watch Wasteland Restoration to see how one man restored a piece of wasteland to its original habitat and boasts enormous biodiversity. A restoration example from Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique may also inspire you. (for all ages)

Discover how Restoring Mangroves: a Super Solution and Capturing Carbon - Ecosystem Restoration: a Super Solution can help combat climate change. (for ages 10+)

Change your perspective: Watch how whale sharks went from being seen as pests to a protected species in Donsol (WWF Philippines). (for ages 12+) 

Explore UNDP’s Ecosystems and Biodiversity Photo Essays and the stories behind it. (for ages 10+)

Resources for Parents and Educators: This video from the Morton Arboretum is a great teaching resource for ecological restoration.

This Earth School Quest was created by the following incredible educators and environmental experts: Oscar Ivanova (UNEP), Hannah Moosa (IUCN), Madhavi Joshi (CEE), Cecily Yip (WWF-Hong Kong)