Best kid quote of the week…
“For the president to talk out but not just say what we should do but what will happen if we don’t stop littering…We should have one day a month that should be green day. Start putting a lot more commercials about the environment. Start putting posters up and I know it may sound extreme but maybe even paint the White House green…We should star putting a program about “green” on national TV also, so we can inspire other states, communities, families and countries.”

That’s what one child said when asked about how the public should be …read more

It’s actually always fun (and smart) to be a green nature kid; but there are some extra cool times that all kids and parents should know about. This time line of best green times can help you keep your kids green and out and about in nature.

Twilight is the best time for… A night picnic. Plan an green evening picnic during the warm months (or bundle up if it’s chilly) then wait around to stargaze. Right after dusk is the best time to stargaze and the best location is as far from city lights as possible. Post-dusk is a cool …read more

I’ve decided that maybe once a week, we’ll look at a classic green post from this blog. A post I particularly liked, that maybe you missed the first time around. This week, a green replay for the kiddos…
Kids and teens can have just as big an impact on the earth’s health as adults. More actually I’d wager. They’re small now, but have a long life of either negative or positive impacts to make on the planet. The lessons they learn, the tasks they try, the options they choose will be long lasting and passed on to their children as well.
Save …read more

Kisha, one tree hugging mama, sent us some great photos of her adorable little one and this message about the shots…
“This is my daughter, Savie, and my dog Halley playing the creek here in AZ. We have a campsite up in the Chiricahua Mountains. We go there every year to the same site and they have so much fun there, and as you can see they are enjoying themselves.”
Kids and dogs and creeks – oh my. Too cute. This little one is loving the water.

This next one is my favorite..

The “Hey, you got me by surprise” shot!

As always we …read more

Kids and teens can have just as big an impact on the earth’s health as adults. More actually I’d wager. They’re small now, but have a long life of either negative or positive impacts to make on the planet. The lessons they learn, the tasks they try, the options they choose will be long lasting and passed on to their children as well.
Save the earth: A list of eco-ideas to offer kids and teens…
Assume one choice can change the world. If you don’t believe this is true, take a look at what these kids accomplish. Each choice you make does …read more

Earlier this week Keep America Beautiful released the 2007 results of their signature event, The Great American Cleanup (GAC) and it looks like the U.S. did a good job this year.
Background:
Keep America Beautiful is older than most people think; established in 1953 it’s the largest non-profit volunteer-based community action and education organization in the U.S. Their main goal is to organize and encourage volunteers to improve the communities they live in. GAC is the largest program on their line up of events.
2007 Statistics:

GAC events were highly successful this year. Data was tabulated from over 30,000 local events held in …read more

This is a really fun experiment for kids I read about in a magazine a few years back. I wish I had the magazine for the photos. I don’t so I had to actually draw my own graphics. The picture by the way is a little crude since I’m in the middle of a move I couldn’t find the ruler or markers (packed). I had to use crayons and draw the lines free hand (sorry). But the project is great!
This maze will teach kids about the power of solar and show them just how clever plants are.
Materials needed:

A large cardboard …read more