
Stay in touch with friends. Bless your house (or your local spot) with the sound of laughter.
Host a gathering. Block club parties bring surprising conversations. Try a local food potluck, eatlocalamerica.coop.
Join a Committee. Volunteer with your congregation, school, political campaign, or environmental club and meet new friends.
Eco Babies Wear Green by Michelle Sinclair Colman, illustrated by Nathalie Dion, shows savvy newborns composting their cheerios, running on solar energy, and carpooling on the back of mama's bike. A witty primer for the very youngest eco-warriors.
Parents can also give children responsibility for household leadership over certain green tasks. A child who is put in
Encourage all family members to help select volunteer opportunities. The more engaged everyone is in the selection process, the more committed all will be to the chosen projects. Think about
Create seasonal traditions. Make a commitment to celebrating the seasons by choosing at least one tradition, per season, to enjoy as a family. With ideas like snowshoeing on New Year's Eve, camping on Labor Day, and leaf-raking with a s'mores party in the fall, the options are endless.