The ground may be frozen, but there's no reason why your family can't warm up to some ecological challenges!
Get Green Challenge!
Isthmus, Greater Madison's weekly newspaper, along with The Madison CW network and Nature Net, are sponsoring the "Get Green Challenge!", encouraging participants to "show us how to shrink our carbon shoe-size" through green ideas and inventions. Applications are sought from classrooms, clubs, individuals and families.
Your ideas can make a difference.
A science fair featuring YOUR Smart Choices & Simple Changes will be presented on The Madison CW television network, and at the Isthmus Green Day expo April 26, 2008.
Prizes in 8 divisions, for all ages.
Hurry! Entry deadline is March 31, 2008.
Get more information from the Isthmus Get Green Challenge Coordinator at GreenDay@Isthmus.com
608-251-5627 ext 119
Looking for the perfect bedtime story to complement your child's outdoor
day? Or an easy to use guide to help you identify things in nature?
Check out Nature Net's new "Suggested Reading"
webpage of recommended books,
readings and resources. This page will be updated periodically, so check
back often and if you have suggestions for additions, please let us know!
Did
you see that? It's the first spring robin...and the ice melting off the
lakes...Record your annual nature observations on Nature Net's on-line database, Earth Alive. Check your records against last years or compare to others, even to Aldo Leopold's historical data.
Start entering your sightings today with Earth Alive!
National
Environmental Education WeekNow in its third year, National Environmental Education Week (April 13 - 19th), is the largest organized environmental education event in the United States. It is designed to increase the impact of Earth Day by creating a full week of preparation, learning, and activities in K-12 classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums. By participating in EE Week, your family can make a difference in your school, home, and community!
