Earth Day

Jane Goodall Discusses Unique Facts About Disneynature’s Chimpanzee

This year, on April 20th, Disneynature’s newest movie adventure, Chimpanzee popped into theaters. The film introduces families to little Oscar, a young chimpanzee who is left to fend for himself when his family is attacked until Oscar receives some amazing help from a new buddy. If you’re interested in learning more about this movie head over to [...]

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Major Earth Day Ice Pop Fail & Adorable Earth Day Treat Success

So, over the years I’ve gotten pretty good at concocting fairly successful ice pop recipes. This week though, we had a major ice pop fail. The plan: Earth Day ice pops! It sounds good in theory right? Cedar, my son and I thought, “Sure, Earth Day ice pops are doable.” We wanted little global pops, which [...]

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Disneynature CHIMPANZEE Prize Package Giveaway

To celebrate the opening of Disneynature CHIMPANZEE, Disneynature is giving away a super slick, fun, educational and eco-friendly gift pack. WHAT YOU CAN WIN One Growing a Green Family reader will win the following cool gift pack… One Oscar Plush One Disneynature Chimpanzee The Making of the Film Book One Reusable Tote Bag GIVEAWAY DURATION This [...]

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Disneynature CHIMPANZEE Arriving for Earth Day 2012

Each year, for the last four years, Disneynature has taken moviegoers deep into the world we occupy with films such as Disneynature Earth, the exciting Disneynature: African Cats and the enchanting Disneynature: Oceans (our favorite so far). This year, on April 20th, just in time for Earth Day, Disneynature newest adventure springs to life, introducing Oscar, [...]

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Adorable cloth diapers that celebrate Earth Day & spring

I’ve written before about how Earth Day swag makes me nuts. Especially since so much of said swag is entirely NOT eco-friendly. However, Earth Day cloth diapers are a different breed. Not only are cloth diapers super cute but they’re also eco-friendly and affordable, making them an easy Earth Day product to stand behind. Below [...]

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Earth Day Pledge Poster for Kids

Earth Day 2012 will be here before you know it – April 22, 2012. Now, it’s true, I have some Earth Day issues. However, I do like the spirit of the day. That said, to help get your little ones on board, why not print out this lovely little Earth Day pledge poster. Your kids [...]

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Winner of Disneynature AFRICAN CATS: The Story Behind the Film

I know I said I’d post the winner of the Disneynature AFRICAN CATS: The Story Behind the Film book giveaway yesterday, but then amazing weather (I’m talking sunshine with a high of 70°F) hit the Portland area. 70°F is seriously rare spring weather here in PDX, and while we will hike happily in the rain, [...]

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Book Giveaway – Win Disneynature AFRICAN CATS: The Story Behind the Film

As I noted yesterday, Disneynature’s AFRICAN CATS is leaping into theaters near you on Earth Day, April 22, 2011.To learn more about this film and to see a stunning gallery of images from the film check out yesterday’s post – Disneynature’s AFRICAN CATS Opens Earth Day 2011. If you want to learn more about how to [...]

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Disneynature’s AFRICAN CATS Opens Earth Day 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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Green Book Review: How to Plant a Tree

Review summary: How to Plant a Tree is a great gift for Arbor Day, Earth Day or another special event. The book is beautifully designed, packed with interesting tree facts and has few cons. Although one con is significant – I’d overall recommend this book for tree lovers or anyone interested in keeping the planet [...]