Happy First Day of Spring!
March 20, 2009 by Jennifer
Hey there Tree Hugging Families – hope that your first day of spring is looking bright. Mine is gray and cloudy (ah, Oregon) – but I like the rainy weather, so it’s all good for me.
Being that it’s the first day of spring, I’ve gathered up some eco-friendly ideas and links for you to help you celebrate in style.
First a few Tree Hugging Family classics…
And some news from other fine places…
- Green your spring cleaning from Co-op America.
- Pop-up flower card – use recycled materials.
- Eggshell plant pots.
- Organic spring gardening.
Other ideas…
- Get outside with a camera – have the kiddos explore and take spring pictures.
- Plan a camping trip – it’s still a little chilly, but if you go in the spring you’ll see different things then when you head out in the summer.
- Head out at night, have a green barbecue, and watch the stars.
- Start planning your eco-friendly Easter early this year.
- Of course anytime of year is a good time to plant a tree.
What green activities do you have planned for the spring?
Don’t forget to enter to win FREE tickets to the Seattle Green Festival!
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I was sooooo ready for Spring this year. It seemed like a really long winter for some reason:-)
It was in the 70s yesterday here in Illinois! Fabulous. It’s only 50s though, now… and gray … and rainy. The rain part, plus a post I read elsewhere reminds me of my commitment this year to get a rain barrel. Little steps at a time will lead to big change, is my motto!
that’s also the point behind a great book I have on getting the toxins out of our lives, one step at a time. It’s Super Natural Home and it’s got tons of advice and solutions on simple changes we can make that add up to big impact. In many cases, the author presents the problem — and then PRESENTS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS, too — which I really like and appreciate. It’s been inspiring for my family and me.
Happy spring!