The marshes are very rich to begin with! There are lots of plants, flowers and different animals. All together, they form an ecosystem. That just means they help each other to live and they don’t need you or me to be okay.
Protecting nature: the 8 little rules 🌱
Before we begin...
Why are the marshes of Chatelaillon so important?
Second, marshes are very useful. When it rains a lot (often in winter), they form a big sponge that sucks up excess water and protects the land around it. Conversely, when it doesn’t rain enough, the marshes release the water they have well kept. Clever!
Wetlands are finally fragile. That’s why their nature must be protected. No driving in them in a car or making noise. Doesn’t anyone come bother you in your room? It’s the same for the swamps 😉
Rule N°1
I don’t pick wildflowers to give to grown-ups.
Rule N°2
I don’t touch the small animals or their habitat and I don’t disturb the frogs 🐸 in the ponds. They are important because they eat the larvae that pollute the water. Yum!
Rule N°3
I keep my candy paper in my pocket. I’ll throw it away at home! Protecting nature is all about simple everyday actions.
Rule N°4
I don’t make noise when I watch the cygns 🦢 and their young, because they are fearful. I borrow mom’s binoculars instead.
The marshes are places with a fragile balance. We must be very respectful of the fauna and flora that surround us!
Rule N°5
I don’t go crazy running after my sister and I stay wise to my parents. The little critters 🦔 in the swamps get scared very quickly.
If I want to run around like a bunny, I’ve got the whole beach to myself and my buddies!” 🐰
Rule N°6
I take the marked paths and don’t trample the pretty flowers.
If I want to jump around like a kangaroo, I spend the afternoon at Jump’In Park! 🦘
Rule N°7
My dog 🐶 is not part of that environment. I always pack a canicrotte bag if I take her on a walk.
Rule N°8
I definitely don’t pick up baby birds 🐣 that have fallen out of their nest. Their mom might look for them and worry.
