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Celebrate Earth Day
Taking care of our planet is important. On April 22 we will celebrate
Earth Day. This is a great opportunity for families to work together towards
making their corner of the world a better place. Here are some ways your family
can help celebrate Earth Day.
Take Part in a Community Project
Many communities have scheduled projects in April. If there isn't
one in your neighborhood then start one yourself. Community events might
include:
- Beautifying the area by
planting flowers and trees.
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A neighborhood trash clean up.
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A newspaper recycling drive.
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Help you neighbor day - cut grass for the elderly, rake their lawn
etc.
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Pass out flyers with ways to cut back on energy.
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Hold a food drive.
Do an Energy Check on Your
Home
Go through each room in your house and write down ways you can
make each room more energy efficient. Things to check for include:
- Is the heating and cooling ok?
Check for drafts, air holes and other energy robbers.
- Check for water wasting -fix
leaky faucets, install shower fixtures to control water flow, make sure your
toilet is usually the minimum water needed.
- Are your appliances set for
the energy efficient setting on the label? If not then adjust them.
- Make your thermostats are set
to conserve energy – 65 degrees in the winter is good.
- Are you re-using the backsides
of paper and recycling in your office area?
Celebrate Nature
This is a wonderful time to take in some of the beauty that nature
offers. And to teach your kids there is life outside video games.
- Go for a nature walk. Try and
identify the trees, plants or animals you see.
- Build birdhouses or feeders
and hang them in your backyard.
- Plant flowers, like
honeysuckle, that attract bees and flowers.
- Start a garden.
- Visit a zoo and learn about
endangered animals.
- Plant some wildflower seeds in
an empty lot.
Remember
there are many ways to protect our planet. So pick one, gather up the kids and
get involved!
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