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Will President-Elect Obama Head to Poland?

Have you been reading the news? The newspapers are filled with articles wondering what Obama’s first steps will be as President-elect.
A few days ago, I posted Bill McKibben’s letter to the upcoming President, urging him to get his presidency started on the right foot by attending the UN Climate Meetings in Poland that will be [...]

Don’t Forget Your Election Day Freebies

Need another reason to vote (besides the fact that this election is THE MOST IMPORTANT election in modern history)? Whether you love coffee, ice cream, or *ahem*, sex toys, there are election day freebies out there for what ever suits your fancy.  So GO VOTE!  And then be sure to get your goodies:

Ice Cream: [...]

You’re Gonna Vote, Right?

Surely I don’t need to tell you how incredibly important tomorrow’s election will be, right? I mean, unless you have been living in a hole for the last year, you will not have been able to miss the daily barrage of television ads, radio announcements, bulletin boards, community signs, facebook status updates, tweets, and [...]

Green Weddings: Save The Date, Save The Planet

I recently received an email from a Green Parent who is planning her daughter’s June wedding and looking for strategies to make the event green without crossing the border into granola. And while I’ve written a fair amount about throwing a great green party, I’m not a wedding planner. My own wedding was too [...]

Nominate Your Favorite Eco-Teacher Today!

Do you know a teacher who makes an outstanding effort to teach kids about going green? If so, the National Environmental Education Foundation wants to hear about it. The organization is currently accepting nominations for this year’s Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award which will be awarded to one lucky teacher, along with [...]

Get Your Green On At The US Botanic Gardens

In the DC area this weekend? Check out Family Day at the US Botanic Gardens (USBG). This summer, the USBG is hosting a special exhibit called “One Planet—Ours! Sustainability for the 22nd Century”. And this Sat (June 21st) they’ll have their first of four summer Family Days where kids can help create a [...]

How To Host An Eco-Friendly BBQ

Memorial Day weekend is the official kick-off to summer, and what better way to celebrate than to host a barbecue. Whether it’s just you and the kids or a neighborhood affair, here’s how to make sure your next BBQ is easy on the planet.
Green Grilling: If you’re in the market for a new grill, [...]

Insider Scoop: The Very Best of the Chicago Green Festival

Didn’t make it out to the Chicago Green Festival this weekend? Never fear…The Green Parent was there to seek out the latest and greatest in eco-savvy news, wares, and information. Here are the highlights:
Blade: Global warming and energy savings were the buzz words at this year’s fest and this new gadget, called [...]

See You In Chicago!

If you are anywhere in or around the Chicago area this weekend, you have just got to make your way over to the Green Festival at Navy Pier. Co sponsored by Global Exchange and Co-Op America, this year’s festival is sure to be an eco-geek’s dream come true with more than 350 local and [...]

Ring In Arbor Day With Your Little Treehuggers

This Friday (April 25th) most states across the U.S will celebrate Arbor Day…a holiday designed to honor, commemorate, and (most importantly) plant trees. It’s a great day to stop and smell the acorns and teach your kids why trees are worth hugging! Plant a seed with these kid-friendly Arbor Day ideas…
ID A Tree: Do [...]