We recently had a fun giveaway here at Tree Hugging Family – Disneynature’s Earth Giveaway, where I asked readers to share their Earth Day plans. Some of the answers were really nice, so I wanted to share.

Mary: “My family and I are extremely energy and resource conscious so for Earth Day – no TV or un-necessary energy/electric consumption! In addition, we plant flowering trees, etc and recycle with a vengeance!”
Brian N: “In a way that makes a real difference – not just turning off a light switch – we are going vegan….for our health, for the earth, and for the …read more

If you’re still considering what might be fun for Earth Day, or any old day you want to do some eco-good, try out these easy ideas for the whole family…

1. Plant a tree! You knew I’d say this, but really, tree planting is fun, good exercise, and healthy for people and the planet. To learn more about tree planting in your neck of the woods read the following:

Tree Planting Where You Live
Volunteer with a local tree-planting organization

2. Learn your personal footprint… You can and should take the time to learn how big your environmental footprint is. There are many carbon …read more