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July 2024 Newsletter
Hi Green Kids!

Welcome to the Green Kids Club Newsletter where you can keep up with the Green Kids Club happenings each month, learn some new things, and challenge yourself as a true Green Kid ambassador for the planet! 

Photo in honor of Shark Week!
Environmental Hero
Douglas W. Smith, PhD
Want to learn a little more about the kind of cool work that happens in our national parks? Listen here! 

Doug is our Environmental Hero for this quarter. He worked for more than 40 years with wolves and was a Senior Wildlife Biologist at Yellowstone National Park. He led the Yellowstone Wolf Project, bringing wolves back to the park. His work has led to over 100 scientific papers, numerous articles, six books (two of which won awards), and appearances on shows like 60 Minutes. He is also now a speaker on the Nat Geo Live circuit and he is co-authoring two books with us here at Green Kids Club!
 
 
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Wild Green Kids Club
In the Spring, we asked kids through our Love the Wild Foundation to attend the Teton Science School. In June, 11 kids attended this amazing camp, where they learned all about the animals and habitat of Teton National Park! Maybe you can join us next year!  
Featured Books - Yellowstone Wolves!
Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone

We have two new books about wolves! This summer we are featuring our upcoming book, The Wolf Matriarchs of Yellowstone, co-authored by Doug Smith. In a children's format we have written about the reintroduction of gray wolves to Yellowstone National Park. This book features illustrations from the amazingly talented former Disney animator Andreas Wessel-Therhorn. Part of the proceeds from sales of these books will go to Yellowstone Forever to support Wolf Management at Yellowstone National Park.
 
White Wolves of Yellowstone
 
White Wolves of Yellowstone is the story of the white wolves seen in areas in and around Yellowstone National Park. Andreas Wessel-Therhorn illuistrates this captivating story written by Sylvia M. Medina, Rene Hersey, Julie Argyle, with Douglas W. Smith. 

You can purchase your copy now at greenkidsclub.com!
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Stories We Have Been Following
White Bison Born!
 
This is National Bison month. Bison, also known as buffalo, have a long history in America. Millions once roamed the Great Plains, and they were very important to Native American tribes who used them for food, clothing, and tools. In the 1800s, settlers and hunters killed many bison for their hides and to make room for farms and railroads. By the late 1800s, there were only a few hundred bison left. Thanks to conservation efforts, bison populations have grown, and now thousands live in protected areas and national parks.

Recently, an extremely rare white bison was born in Yellowstone National Park, which is considered very special and sacred by some Native American tribes. It is seen as a sign of hope and renewal. This new calf brings excitement and is a reminder of the importance of protecting bison and their habitats. In a special ceremony at the end of June the calf was named "Wakan Gli," which means “Return Sacred” in the Lakota Indian language.
 
Coral Reef Awareness Month
 
Coral reefs are very important because they provide homes for many sea creatures, help protect coastlines from big waves, and support fishing and tourism. However, coral reefs are in trouble because of global warming. The Earth's temperature is rising, and this makes the ocean warmer too. When the water gets too warm, coral reefs can get sick and turn white, a problem called coral bleaching. If the water stays too warm for too long, the corals can die. Global warming also causes more severe storms and higher sea levels, which can damage coral reefs even more. It's important to take care of our planet to help protect these amazing underwater ecosystems.
 
July Animal & Environment Observances

Month: (Alpha Order)

  • Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
  • National Bison Month
  • Wild About Wildlife Month

2024 Weeks: (Alpha Order)

  • Coral Reef Awareness Week - Third Week of July
  • National Moth Week - July 20-28, 2024
  • Rabbit Week - July 15-21
  • Shark Week - July 21-28, 2024

2024 Days: (Date Order)
July Book Giveaway
In honor of Shark Week, we are giving away our The Shark and the Volcano book this month! Tell us one fact about sharks and be one of the first three people asking for the book via email at contactus@greenkids.com!
Featured Environmental
Non-Profit/NGO
This month the Coral Reef Alliance. For more than 30 years this non-profit has been working to educate people about the important role played by coral reefs and also what warming waters are doing to these fragile ecosystems. Through some very cool scientific research, they are learning how to help coral reefs adapt to climate change and continue to thrive.
 Click here to learn more about their exciting work! 
In Case You Missed It...

We want kids to join our Wild Green Kids Club!  Children learn about animals and their environment and they can win books and toys through fun contests! Click on the link to find out more!
 
 
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