By Carly Price, June 16, 2013
As a growing number of schools embrace gardening, honey bees are generating the latest educational buzz.
The humble honey bee plays a huge role in our food supply. Experts estimate that one in every three bites of food you eat depends on pollination, either directly or indirectly.
By Jane Johnson, June 7, 2013
Spending quality time with your kiddos is easy when you follow these tips from DIY expert Mark Frauenfelder.
By Nona Evans, April 30, 2013
Besides being an ever-changing source of growth and learning, the beautiful thing about gardening is there’s no right or wrong, only lessons to guide what you’ll do next!
By Jane Johnson, April 11, 2013
Looking for more? See our earlier post on two easy ways to make every day Earth Day with your kids.
Get Scrappy with Your Recycle Bin
By Jane Johnson, April 2, 2013
Spring has arrived, and it’s time to get your kids back out there communing with nature! With each generation, our children are becoming better stewards of this planet. Whole Kids Foundation has tons of kids’ activities that are both fun and Earth-friendly. Here’s a couple to get you started.
By Megan Myers, March 23, 2013
With the season’s egg dyeing and deviled-egg eating, chances are you’re starting to collect a few extra egg cartons around the house. Don’t throw them away!
By Dan Marek, March 15, 2013
Throw a salad bar party for a fresh, healthy and tasty meal that’ll please folks of all ages. We’ll show you how in four easy steps!
By Nona Evans, February 27, 2013
I know the original saying is “an apple a day” but we’ve learned so much about how easy it is to nourish our bodies with leafy greens and a rainbow of colorful fruits and veggies.
By Winnie Rubin, January 23, 2013
When I see the words urban gardening, I think sustainable, food security and local. Urban gardening is the important, and increasingly more necessary, practice of growing, harvesting, and distributing food within city communities.
By Carly Price, December 8, 2012
Most teachers have already amassed a sizeable collection of holiday coffee mugs.
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