Outdoor Fun

Hank D and the Bee: A Thanksgiving Underground Railroad

November 24, 2011

More Thanksgiving-related info From NaturalPapa: Family Thankfulness Activities for Fall From EcoSnobberySucks: Hunting your own food: A liberal converts From EcoChildsPlay: How Can I Detox My Thanksgiving Diet? From Eat.Drink.Better: The Anatomy of a Genetically Modified Turkey [Infographic] …and in case you’re not familiar with the above-reference railroad (for shame): History of the Underground Railroad [...]

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Outdoor Kid Gifts: Princeton Tec Bot LED Head Lamp for Children

November 13, 2011

I take my kids hiking, camping, and backpacking at every opportunity. Real gear is essential. Toys are toys. One way I know I can trust outdoor gear designed for children is if it comes from I company I trust for adult gear. The Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp fits the bill! Small, simple, and ready for [...]

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Hank D and the Bee: Hank’s Halloween Costume

October 27, 2011

Yep, that’s a Jeff McIntire-Strasburg mask–Sustainablog founder, Sundance Channel contributor, and the person who got me my cartooning start! The mask may be niche, but the man is a superstar (unlike Scary Rick Perry)! More info for a “Green Halloween” From NaturalPapa: Reverse Trick or Treating: Help End Exploitation of Children in Cocoa Industry From [...]

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Play Deficit Disorder: Bring Back the Dangerous Playgrounds!

September 7, 2011

Play…it’s essential to human development. If you are of my generation, you remember roaming the neighborhood without adult supervision, playing with your peers in empty lots, houses under construction, and playgrounds at parks and schools. Today, I would never think of giving my own children this allowance of freedom if I lived in town. Just [...]

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Reflections on Backpacking with Children

September 1, 2011

Last weekend, I took my seven-year-old son on his first backpacking trip. For my ten-year-old daughter, it was her fourth trip into the wilderness. Why do I take my children on these overnight adventures when we already live in a place more wild and natural than designated wilderness areas? The minimalist experience and little bit [...]

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Hank D and the Bee: Happy Birthday Bee

August 11, 2011

Happy birthday to my amazing wife!!! 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. Hank D and the Bee: Happy Birthday Bee is a post from: Eco Child's Play

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Hank D and the Bee: Summer Snow

August 4, 2011

I hope you all take full advantage of the health benefits of dandelions in order to prolong your life and be around when wind power finally surpasses coal power. For today, I hope a little “summer snow” falls peacefully on you and yours. Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at [...]

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How Far Would You Push A Stroller To Protect Your Child?

July 29, 2011

by Janelle Sorensen, Chief Communications Officer, Healthy Child Healthy World On August 10th, moms across the country will join together, pushing strollers, to make a very important point: We shouldn’t have to worry about toxic chemicals in our homes, drinking water and environment! Will you join us? You won’t need to walk far – it’s [...]

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Hank D and the Tree

July 21, 2011

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. Hank D and the Tree is a post [...]

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What Are Your Tips For Safe & Healthy Grilling?

July 18, 2011

Janelle Sorensen,Chief Communications Officer, Healthy Child Healthy World: The inspiring people in the Healthy Child community never cease to amaze me. If this is the first time you are visiting our site, I strongly encourage you to sign-up for our weekly emails and join us on Facebook and Twitter. Join the conversation and get to [...]

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