Volunteering During Colder Months
Just like any good habit, it is valuable to teach kids to be active volunteers early on in their childhood.
Things to Do!
Bundles of Joy for the Backyard: Seed Bomb DIY
Looking for a fun, easy and customizable activity as the ground begins to thaw and kids are itching to get outside? Host a seed bomb soiree!
Recruit your Family to Reduce Plastic Waste
When you’re at the grocery store, you are focused on the food and ingredients you need, but do you often stop to think about how they are packaged?
Get Kids Engaged in the Kitchen
Depending on their age, kids can get involved in big and small ways, starting at a young age and becoming young chefs in the making!
Let’s Eat!
Learn With Us!
Video: The Science Behind Food Waste
In this video we answer the questions: What happens to discarded food? Where does it go, why does it matter, and what can we do to address the global problem of food waste? Learn about how composting can help with expert Megan from Efficient Earthlings. Be prepared to get your hands dirty!
Food Waste: What happens to discarded food?
Did you know that every year, about 30-40 percent of food is wasted? Learn what happens to it and how we can reduce waste and its environmental impact through small daily actions.
Video: How can we use worms for compost?
In this interview, we talk to Rhonda Sherman, an internationally recognized expert in vermicomposting, to find out why we should vermicompost and how to do it.
Lesson Plan: Where Does Our Discarded Food Go
In this lesson we explore what occurs as food decomposes, different methods of food disposal (landfill and compost), and how this impacts the planet.
Video: What is Oyster Farming?
In this video we dive into what oyster farming is and why it helps the health of our waters.
Lesson Plan: The Science Behind Oyster Farming (Free Lesson Plan & Slides)
In this lesson we explore oyster farming to investigate the relationship between aquaculture and our planet and learn about the ecosystem services provided by shellfish.
