TEACHING TEXAS

Education has always been a core element of the Don’t mess with Texas® mission. Since 1986, we have been dedicated not only to educating Texans about how litter harms our state, but also to teaching younger generations not to litter in the first place. When young Texans build good habits early, they build them for life. Learning to dispose of trash properly is definitely a good habit. Let us help you teach Texans of all ages that Don’t mess with Texas means don’t litter.

Lesson Plans

Teachers from elementary school to high school can teach students about keeping Texas clean with our comprehensive lesson plans. These FREE guides offer fun and engaging activities for your classroom.

LESSON PLANS

ACTIVITY BOOK

Parents and teachers alike can help their young Texans learn how not to litter in Texas with our FREE Don’t mess with Texas activity book. When your students or children follow Darrel the Barrel, through fun games and coloring pages, they’ll learn how to live a litter-free life in the Lone Star State.

Books can be downloaded here!

DOWNLOAD ACTIVITY BOOK Single Pages
DOWNLOAD ACTIVITY BOOK Printer Spreads
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SCHOLARSHIPS

Neddah Adella our $2000 2023 Contest winner accepting the award from Darrel the Barrel.
Don’t mess with Texas awards scholarships to Texas high school seniors who have worked hard to spread the anti-litter message and make their schools and communities litter-free. Learn about the next scholarship opportunity and get inspired by past winners.
OUR SCHOLARSHIPS

TEXAS LITTER FACTS

When we know how litter really affects our state, we have a better understanding of why we shouldn’t throw trash on Texas roads. Here, you’ll find statistics and studies that teach us why it’s so important to remember the impact of littering.

TEXAS LITTER FACTS

LITTER CATCH GAME

Who says keeping Texas clean can’t be fun? Help Darrel the Barrel catch every piece of litter before it lands on the Texas roadway in this fun, interactive game. Play and share your high score!

VISIT GAME