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eButterfly project helps kids become citizen scientists

Wed, May 22, 2013 5:25 AM
by Jenn Savedge
Kids can help scientists understand the impact of climate change on butterflies by sharing their butterfly sightings in a new database.

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Green tips for your July 4 celebration
Tue, Jun 30, 2009 2:23 PM by PlentyMag.com
Party preparations, sustainable feasts and green fireworks.
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Nailed!
Tue, Jun 30, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Don't feel guilty about nail polish. Use these non-toxic options to paint your piggies.
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Captain Planet: New episodes?

Tue, Jun 30, 2009 1:41 PM

Video: Barbara Pyle talks about new Captain Planet episodes.
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July 4th: Precautions for pets
Tue, Jun 30, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
How to keep your pets happy and safe over the holiday.
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Do fireworks harm the environment?
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 10:21 PM by Vanessa Vadim
Those sparkly, noisy, festive displays are an environmental disaster.
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Green Parenting: Soccer moms

Mon, Jun 29, 2009 5:27 PM

Video: There's often a lot of clean-up after kids' sports games. See how Keri cuts out most of the mess.
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Meet Dr. Splatt
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 5:02 PM by Katy Rank Lev
Roadkill: One teacher proves it's more important than we think.
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Soothe a crying baby with massage
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Gentle touches to help stop those tears and put a smile back on your baby's face.
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4 eco-crafts for July 4th
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Show off your red, white, blue (and green) with these holiday eco-crafts.
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Building the perfect sand castle
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Tips from the pros on building a sand castle that's the envy of the beach.
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The Great American Backyard Campout
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Turn your backyard into a wilderness adventure with a campout.
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10 summer crafts for teens and tweens
Thu, Jun 25, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Sewing, sculpting and soapmaking projects to while the summer away.
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Captain Planet: Summit to Save Earth 1, Part 4

Thu, Jun 25, 2009 12:18 PM

Video: Watch the fourth segment of 'Summit to Save Earth 1'.
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Captain Planet: Summit to Save Earth 1, Part 3

Thu, Jun 25, 2009 12:12 PM

Video: Watch the third segment of 'Summit to Save Earth 1'.
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Captain Planet: Summit to Save Earth 1, Part 2

Thu, Jun 25, 2009 12:05 PM

Video: Watch the second segment of 'Summit to Save Earth 1'.
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