Family Friday: Nothin’ Better Than Your Own Backyard (for Wildlife)

For August, Lucas Miller discusses a great program run by the National Wildlife Federation and shows how easy it was for his family to create a certified wildlife habitat in their own backyard. (If the reference in the article’s title is unfamiliar, check out Robert Earl Keen’s song I’m Coming Home.)

Whether you have a .35 acre lot in the suburbs, a sprawling ranch in the boonies or a mere balcony in the city, you can attract wildlife that will intrigue and excite your wee ones with a minimal investment of work and money.  The National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat program provides you with all the information you need to get started as well as the actual “certification.”  I don’t imagine your local bluebird’s likely to notice the certification sign that you can proudly display but, just perhaps, your human neighbors may ask you a few questions and convert their own piece of turf to a haven for native flora and fauna. Read more

Making Life Greener – Shaving Site Switch Saves Water

As I was getting ready this morning, it struck me how many little changes we have made to our routine and how little I think about them once they become new habits. (And how much of my thinking about this site happens in the shower!) Read more

Greening Kids and Turn Off the Water (When You Brush Your Teeth)

Since this site is run by a husband and wife team, we’ve had several family discussions about the website. Rich and I have been frankly surprised about all the ideas our children have had for the site. As a result, we are adding a new section today called Greening Kids. We’ll be sharing ideas from our two girls, who are currently 5 and 3, as well as other information to help trigger some family discussions for your family.
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