The next time you are out exploring at a park, near your home, or even at a local market or school, and you see a piece of trash on the ground, instead of ignoring it... think about it!
Trash used to be something before it was thrown away. It can also tell us a lot about the person who left it there. We can explore the world around us as Trash Detectives!
NOTE: For this activity we will be LOOKING at trash ONLY, NOT PICKING IT UP. Unless you have gloves or a special trash grabber, you should never pick up trash you see lying around. If you see a park ranger, you can ask if they have any gloves you can use. Always check with an adult before picking up anything you see lying on the ground that is not yours.
SECOND NOTE: This is not a Trash Detective. This is a bear eating some trash. Always close and lock your trash away safely when visiting a national park or a bear might visit you.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
