Grades K-4
As part of RCA’s The 146 Project, kids can complete a list of required activities to earn a certificate and choice of patch. Required activities will depend on the grade school level. Please review the appropriate requirements for each grade level listed below.
For grades 5-8, click here.
Grades K-2 Activities
1. Visit one of the eight recreational areas listed on this webpage: www.wrc-rca.org/recreational-opportunities
Check hours of operation and possible parking fees.
At the recreation area, take a short hike and learn about plants and animals protected there using information from the website or signs posted at the recreation area.
2. Get to know the RCA and MSHCP by reading the About the RCA page and learn more about habit conservation and protection of 146 native species in western Riverside County.
3. Complete either Activity 1 or Activity 2 outlined below.
4. Once one out of the two activities have been completed, submit your project using the button below.
Activity 1: Drawing
- Create an 8″ x 11″ size drawing about a protected species (view list).
- Include three facts about the species on the drawing.
- Take a photo or scan your drawing and attach it your submission form.
OR
Activity 2: Coloring Pages
Download the coloring pages.
Choose one page to color.
Take a photo or scan your coloring page and attach it to your submission form.
Grades 3-4 Activities
1. Visit one of the eight recreational areas listed on this webpage: www.wrc-rca.org/recreational-opportunities
Check hours of operation and possible parking fees.
At the recreation area, take a short hike and learn about plants and animals protected there using information from the website or signs posted at the recreation area.
2. Get to know the RCA and MSHCP by reading the About the RCA page and learn more about habit conservation and protection of 146 native species in western Riverside County.
3. Complete Activity 1 and complete either Activity 2 or Activity 3 outlined below.
4. Once two out of the three activities have been completed, submit your project using the button below.
Activity 1: Quiz
Take the “Test Your knowledge” quiz.
AND
Activity 2: Drawing
- Create an 8″ x 11″ size drawing about a protected species (view list).
- Include three facts about the species on the drawing.
- Take a photo or scan your drawing and attach it your submission form.
OR
Activity 3: Paragraph
Choose a protected species from this list: www.wrc-rca.org/school-resources
Using the submission form or a Word file, write a paragraph about the species.
Include the species name and three facts about it in your paragraph.