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Green Spring

Disneynature’s AFRICAN CATS Opens Earth Day 2011

April 13, 2011

Disneynature’s AFRICAN CATS will be released in theaters worldwide, starting on Earth Day, (April 22, 2011). AFRICAN CATS is a true story set in one of the wildest places on Earth. Narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, the film’s story features three unique African cats – Mara, a quickly growing and endearing lion cub; [...]

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Arbor Day 2011

April 5, 2011

Arbor Day week, yes week, is in full swing here in Oregon. Maybe it’s all the trees, or the general environmental-savvy ideals around here, but no matter what makes us do it, in Oregon we celebrate Arbor Day for the entire first full week of April each year. Nationally, Arbor Day is celebrated the last [...]

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Happy Father’s Day! – Benefits of Great Green Dads

June 20, 2010

So I’m running a little late today and frankly I almost forgot it was Father’s Day. Long story short I met my dad at age 27 or so, and you have to admit that’s a long time to go without Father’s Day so it’s easy to forget. Still, my dad is actually a pretty cool [...]

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Last Minute Eco-friendly Mother’s Day Gifts

May 4, 2010

I don’t make too big a fuss about Mother’s Day. My mom and I weren’t close (understatement) and Mother’s Day hasn’t ever been a fun holiday for me (also understatement). After my son Cedar was born and as he’s grown I’ve tried to warm up to the idea because he does like this holiday and [...]

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Celebrate Arbor Day in your neck of the woods

April 26, 2010

Arbor Day is coming up fast – April 30th this year – although state and international Arbor Day celebrations may vary. Last week I posted some ideas for how to celebrate Arbor Day if you happen to live in Portland, Oregon (like me). However, obviously if you’re not in PDX you can still celebrate. First [...]

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Celebrate National Arbor Day in PDX!

April 17, 2010

While I’m not all that on board with Earth Day, I do adore Arbor Day and we will be celebrating at my house. Arbor Day falls on April 30th this year – although state and international Arbor Day celebrations may vary. Following are some ideas about how you and the family can celebrate Arbor Day [...]

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The Earth Day Groceries Project

April 15, 2010

Sorry that I’ve been MIA. I have only a one word excuse – TAXES. Technically that would be DARN TAXES. I’ve been seriously considering moving out of the country. But, I digress. In other April news, Earth Day is coming up fast but there’s still time to jump on board with one awesome Earth Day [...]

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Arbor Day Dates – When Your State Celebrates Arbor Day

April 4, 2010

Earth Day is not the only big April event for tree huggers. Arbor Day also falls in April. Technically, National Arbor Day is always the last Friday in April, which means Arbor Day 2010 falls smack on the very last day of the month – April 30th. However, many states and other areas of the [...]

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Earth Day 2010 – Earth Day Pros & Cons

April 1, 2010

Hey everyone… it’s officially April and of course that means Earth Day is almost upon us (April 22). Actually this year is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day – not the oldest holiday by any means, but it’s stuck with us a while. My feelings about Earth Day semi-mimic my feelings about Earth Hour, i.e. [...]

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Eight Tips for an Eco-Friendly Easter Basket

March 21, 2010

With so much going on I forgot that Easter is almost here. Dang. In any case, it’s not too late to green your Easter baskets. Here’s how in eight easy steps… 1. Use recycled baskets – use real baskets not plastic toss away baskets. You can pick up old, but still like-new baskets at thrift [...]