More Books Children’s Book Reviews from EcoChildsPlay Worm’s book: The Giving Tree My brand new book: ROBOT+BIKE=KITTEN Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons and like him on Facebook.… Read more:
Category Archives: Outdoors
Hank D and the Bee: Bee, a Good Friend
Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Zero-emissions vehicles
Here’s a breakdown of various means of transportation and how their CO2 emissions compare. Oddly, sleds did not make either chart. Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Challenge: Promote Social Change in the Great Outdoors
If you’ve got a great idea for promoting social change, but you don’t have the funds to implement it, you’re in luck. GOOD is giving out a $5000 grant to a project which makes for a better community, using the great outdoors to do good:… Read more:
Make Outdoor Play a Part of Every Day: Get the Be Out There Parent Guide
Is it difficult to get your kids to play outdoors instead of being glued to the TV, computer, or video game? You’re not alone. Today’s kids are being born into a tech-centric world, with easy access to television, videos, digital media, video games, and cell phones, and it’s become such a part of their lives… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: The Newt on my Boot Asked me not to Pollute
Ready to take action? 49 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth. Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Wendy Welcomes “Augie” the Goat
Thanks to all of the people who suggested new characters and voted! Goat barely edged out the Black Eyed Susan, and the love interest for bee–don’t worry, I think we’ll see those two someday (the BES is actually next to goat in the title panel). Congrats and thanks to Jan Steinman for suggesting the goat!… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Sharks Only Eat Certain Kinds of People?
More info on ocean pollution (Heavy) From Mother Jones: Marine Pollution: How the Ocean Became a Toxic Waste Dump (Lighter) From Greenwala: The Ocean’s Top 25 Deadliest Pollution Predators (Lightest) From Joel Harper: All the Way to the Ocean Happy New Year, Hankheads! Cheers to a promising 2012! Follow the rest of the Hank D… Read more:
Hank D and the Tree
Do you love trees? Here are some better tips on how to care for them (fyi,”tattoos” or initial carving is not listed). Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Fresh Air Fund Host Families Needed
I’m a big believer in the importance of fresh air, nature, and outdoor activities for kids, and unfortunately, there are plenty of children in big cities who never get to experience those things. But a program called the Fresh Air Fund is helping to change that. The Fresh Air Fund connects children from some of… Read more:
Join Us for the Great American Backyard Campout
The benefits for kids who spend time outdoors include the obvious, like getting plenty of fresh air, sunshine, and exercise, and the not-so-obvious, like an increase in creativity and imagination, improved eyesight, and even better grades or improved focus in school. And what better way to start introducing them into the delights of nature than… Read more: