Read Across America Day 2012
Happy Read Across America Day! Read for the Trees The theme is green for a very special Read Across America celebration. The 2012 Read Across America campaign will showcase Dr. Seuss’ Lorax book as...
View ArticleHappy Earth Day!
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with SMITH Magazine, has launched a “Six Words for the Planet” project. Simply share a meaningful message or idea about the earth or the...
View ArticleAmerican Eagle Day
Well known as America’s national bird, the bald eagle is instantly recognizable with its white head and tail, brown body, hooked yellow beak and yellow eyes. The bald eagle is a large bird with an...
View ArticleAmerica Recycles Day
America Recycles Day is celebrated on November 15 every year. The purpose of America Recycles Day is to encourage Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. Through America Recycles Day, the...
View ArticleCelebrate Earth Day – Create a Wildlife Habitat
Happy Earth Day! The first Earth Day was organized on April 22, 1970 to promote ecology as well as an awareness of, and appreciation for, the Earth’s natural environment – including its plant and...
View ArticleEnvironmental Education: Taking Technology Outdoors
The National Environmental Education Foundation has produced a series of free educator toolkits that inspire environmental learning and stewardship among K-12 students. These provide a variety of...
View ArticleFREE BOOK OFFER! Where Garden Meets Wilderness, a Critique of Evangelical...
Creation care advocates make much use of Scripture, often in insightful ways. They have written extensively about such major Biblical issues as the dominion mandate (Genesis 1:26-28), Adam’s role as...
View ArticleFree eBook: Health Effects of Common Chemicals
Steven Gilbert, Ph.D., has compiled a user-friendly book of toxicology titled A Small Dose of Toxicology: The Health Effects of Common Chemicals, which is suitable for all audiences and focuses on...
View ArticleNatural Inquirer: A Middle School Science Journal
The Natural Inquirer is a FREE science education journal for middle school students! Each article tells about scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service. All of the research...
View ArticleSmokey Bear is still fighting fires at age 69
Yesterday I heard a Smokey Bear ad on the radio. I remember him from when I was a kid growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, but come to find out he’s much older than that! According to the non-profit Ad...
View ArticleStop Disasters Game
Stop Disasters is a free-to-play online simulation game designed to teach players about natural disasters and how we can protect against them. It’s very easy to get started playing and has you prepare...
View ArticleHappy Earth Day 45th Anniversary!
The 45th anniversary of Earth Day is being celebrated this year. Earth Day was established in 1970 to promote awareness of the natural world and environmental issues. Get kids interested in the...
View ArticleCelebrate Arbor Day: Plant a Tree
National Arbor Day is held every year on the last Friday in April. This year it will be celebrated on Friday, April 24. Arbor Day, which is Latin for “Tree Day,” is an environmental holiday where...
View ArticleEEK! Environmental Education for Kids
“EEK!” – Environmental Education for Kids provides current and accurate information on natural resources for kids in grades 4-8. Learn about earth, nature, critters, and careers. SEE ALSO: EEK! For...
View ArticleGet Ready to Take a Hike!
Have you ever wanted to tell someone to take a hike? Well, next week you will have a chance to do just that! National Take a Hike Day is celebrated on November 17th of each year, to encourage people to...
View ArticleFree eBook: Health Effects of Common Chemicals
Steven Gilbert, Ph.D., has compiled a user-friendly book of toxicology titled A Small Dose of Toxicology: The Health Effects of Common Chemicals, which is suitable for all audiences and focuses on...
View ArticleNatural Inquirer: A Middle School Science Journal
The Natural Inquirer is a FREE science education journal for middle school students! Each article tells about scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service. All of the research...
View ArticleSmokey Bear is still fighting fires at age 69
Yesterday I heard a Smokey Bear ad on the radio. I remember him from when I was a kid growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, but come to find out he’s much older than that! According to the non-profit Ad...
View ArticleStop Disasters Game
Stop Disasters is a free-to-play online simulation game designed to teach players about natural disasters and how we can protect against them. It’s very easy to get started playing and has you prepare...
View ArticleHappy Earth Day 45th Anniversary!
The 45th anniversary of Earth Day is being celebrated this year. Earth Day was established in 1970 to promote awareness of the natural world and environmental issues. Get kids interested in the...
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