Green Living: A Family Guide to Going Green
There are hundreds of simple, fun ways that you and your kids can work together to protect natural resources, reduce the impact of global warming, and foster a greater appreciation of our environment. Try these activities, book suggestions, and talking tips to help your family act green!
Articles
Green Up Your Act
Your kitchen is a great place to start making small changes that have a big impact on your family's health.
Growing Up Green
Connecting with nature helps your child become a protector of the planet and a better learner.
One Family, One Planet
Ask your child about protecting the environment and you’ll likely hear these 10 bright ideas.
Share the Outdoors With Your Kids
Get out and soak up the spring season with your children.
Communicate With Your Kids About Climate Change
Move past the media mumble, and help your child understand global warming.
Your Way: Teach Your Child to Care for the Earth
We asked how you teach your child to love our planet. Here’s what you had to say.
6 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day, or any day, with our tips.
Put Old Tech to Rest
Dispose of outdated technology in an Earth-friendly way with these suggestions and resources.
Activities
Fresh Grown Green
Emeril Lagasse wants to kick up Americans' eating habits by introducing more eco-friendly foods into your family’s diet.
Hands-On Gardening and Nature Projects
Get your green thumb dirty with these outdoor experiments and activities.
Where the Wild Things Are
Create a sanctuary to explore and nurture the natural world — no matter where you live.
Bottle Bowling
Strike! Try this fun way to practice counting.
100 Percent Recycled Crafts
Before you throw out the trash, try these crafty activities.
Playing With Recyclables: Twice as Nice
Reduce, reuse, recycle . . . to create, build, and learn.
Reborn Treasures
Recycle common household objects into these clever Earth Day crafts.
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May 2012
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