outdoors

Raising Green Kids

Author
ELIZABETH K. ANDRE
Education Consultant, Will Steger Foundation
Any parent whose child has surprised them by echoing their speech knows that kids emulate the adults around them. Simply by modeling responsible behavior, adults can inspire children to take green action. In addition, we can engage children in active participation by encouraging them to help with tasks that adults may find routine or tiresome. Sorting cans and bottles or collapsing cardboard boxes becomes fun for both adult and child when done as a team.

Parents can also give children responsibility for household leadership over certain green tasks. A child who is put in

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ON THE WEB!

Eco Education,
ecoeducation.org

International Wolf Center,
wolf.org

act locally!

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Chaska, MN
952-443-1400
arboretum.umn.edu

Bell Museum of Natural History
Minneapolis, MN
612-624-7083
bellmuseum.org

ECO SPORTS Put a Little Eco in Your Stride!

Author
AMI VOELTZ
Do It Green! Minnesota
Going green with sports may not be the first thing you think about when it comes to being eco friendly. As it happens, there are more ways to play green than you may think. Aside from the obvious, "Leave No Trace" rule when you are visiting state parks or camping, there are other important environmental factors to consider when playing your sport. The green sports industry has boomed in the last few years, now offering those of us with active lifestyles a few new eco options when it comes to workout clothes and even equipment.

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ON THE WEB!

Eco Friendly Sports Clothing:

greatgreenlist.com/Eco-Friendly-Sports-Clothing-69.html

fairtradesports.com/gearshop

playitagainsports.com/

patagonia.com

rei.com/gear/feature/search/rei_home/Eco-Sensitive+Product

Eco Sports

Author
GREENLIVINGIDEAS.COM
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The more time we spend in urban environments, the more important it is to get away from life as we know it and venture into the great outdoors. Outdoor sports and recreation do much more than simply promote mind and body wellness. Being out and active in nature facilitates our connection with the world around us, even if our time investment extends to just a few moments every day. 

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