Taking Care of the World God Created

Taking Care of the World God Created

Purpose

Learn various ways we can take care of the world God created.

Description

Plan and carry out a service project related to taking care of the environment. Be sure to get permission and guidelines from appropriate authorities before beginning. Consider the following ideas:

  • Pick up trash at a park or other public place.
  • Help clean streams or other waterways.
  • Plant trees or flowers in a public area.
  • Collect cans, glass, plastic bags, or other recyclables to take to a recycling plant.

Please adapt activities as necessary to ensure all individuals are able to participate, belong, and contribute.

Adaptation Ideas:

  • If you are not able to do a public service project, consider working with the bishop to pick up trash, plant flowers, or pull weeds around the church.
  • Teach children about recycling. Discuss what can and cannot be recycled.
    Show children how they can recycle by reusing old items in a new way. For example, you could use a milk carton or can to make a bird feeder, or you could make wind chimes out of cans.

Discussion Idea

How does caring for our environment show gratitude to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?