There is nothing like a delicious drink of water on a hot summer day or sinking into a cool pool under the heat of the sun...Water is fun to splash in, drink, sink in, run through, squirt, wash with, float in, and read about. Choose 3 of the following activities to get 30 points and a water badge.
When you complete 3 tasks, you will earn 30 points and a badge.
Make it a goal this summer to drink six 8 oz glasses of water daily.
Read a book with the word "water" in the title
Watch a swimming or diving competition either in person or on TV
Experiment with painting using water or watercolors. Paint a water scene.
Run through a sprinkler in your backyard or visit a local splash pad
Take a swim in a local public pool or in your backyard
Visit a local water setting such as Lake Pleasant, the Salt River, Tempe Town Lake or the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch.
Listen to the sound of rain either in person, online or on a CD.
Learn about water conservation in the desert by visiting www.azwater.gov
Try creating an infused water drink by filling a pitcher with water and adding different fruits, vegetables and herbs to try a new taste. You can try strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, mint or thyme. There are so many combinations.