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5 Tips for Involving Kids in Environmental Advocacy

Getting kids involved in environmental advocacy offers exciting learning opportunities. You can spark their curiosity about nature and how to protect it. Activities like local cleanups make a real difference

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2024 Earth Day Events in Northeast Ohio

Looking for some ways to instill a respect for the environment in your kids? With these events happening throughout the month in the greater Cleveland/Akron area, your family can have fun while helping the planet. Check the list to find an activity nearby. ...
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Go Green: 10 Ways Families Can Take Action on Earth Day

April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, founded to raise awareness about environmental protection. Take this great opportunity to teach your children meaningful ways to care for the planet — here are several easy ways to get you started.   ...
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Take the Shaker EcoChallenge: Learn 10 Sustainable Habits

The Shaker Youth LEEDs committee is hosting its second annual Shaker EcoChallenge in April, aimed at promoting a more sustainable lifestyle for Northeast Ohioans. Learn 10 family-friendly sustainable habits in hopes of developing an everyday practice. ...
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Summer Nature Hikes in Northeast Ohio

Sometimes there’s no better way to get back to nature than a walk in the woods—especially if you have young kids looking to burn off some energy. So ditch the video games and find a tree to hug. Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jennifer Bonnar of "Green Family-in-Training" shares some of her family’s favorite trails to explore. ...
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The Benefits of Shopping at Thrifts

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jennifer Bonnar of "Green Family-in-Training" shares with us how her family loves "treasure hunting" at thrift stores — and provides some recommendations for this environmentally-friendly shopping. ...
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Greening Your Bathroom

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jennifer Bonnar, of "Green Family-in-Training," shares with us how to make your bathroom more eco-friendly with some products and tips. ...
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Greening Your Laundry Room

Northeast Ohio Parent blogger Jennifer Bonnar, of "Green Family-in-Training," shares with us how to make your laundry more eco-friendly. From reducing your wash loads to efficient drying tips, here are ways to save on energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint. ...
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Eco-Friendly Kitchen: Green Cleans & Eats

Jennifer Bonnar, Northeast Ohio blogger "Green Family-in-Training" shares with us ways to making the kitchen more environmentally-friendly. From green cleaning products to food storage, make your space more efficient and healthy for your family. ...
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Giving a Gift Back to Mother Nature: Carbon Offsets

Jennifer Bonnar, Northeast Ohio blogger "Green Family-in-Training" shares with us her New Year's resolution of paying into a carbon offset program. Find out how she's calculating her footprint and helping to give back to the environment. ...
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