Jenn Savedge

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Spring break staycation ideas for families

Thu, Mar 21 2013 at 8:00 AM

Staying home for spring break? You can still vacation with the family without breaking the bank with these fun ideas.

Statue of Liberty to reopen July 4th

Wed, Mar 20 2013 at 10:30 AM

Federal officials announce that the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Sandy will be repaired by this summer.

Nifty infographic shows the ins and outs of recycling

Wed, Mar 20 2013 at 9:00 AM

Which U.S. cites are best (and worst) at recycling? The answer to this question and more in this cool recycling infographic.

Are your kids water-wise?

Tue, Mar 19 2013 at 2:00 PM

Help your kids celebrate World Water Day this week with these tips that show kids how to save water.

Will the White House Easter Egg Roll get sequestered?

Tue, Mar 19 2013 at 10:45 AM

White House officials released a memo this week suggesting the sequester could shut down the 135 annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

6 crafts to celebrate spring

Mon, Mar 18 2013 at 2:30 PM

Usher in warmer days and crisp spring breezes with these fun family crafts that celebrate the season.

Breast-feeding may not prevent childhood obesity

Mon, Mar 18 2013 at 10:12 AM

Breast-feeding is great for moms and babies, but new research finds it may not ward off childhood obesity as previously thought.

Sierra Club opens national intern search

Fri, Mar 15 2013 at 12:00 PM

Two interns will be chosen for this paid position that also includes travel expenses and $1K in outdoor gear.

Kids nationwide gearing up for the Science Olympiad

Thu, Mar 14 2013 at 2:16 PM

From astronomy to engineering, kids all over the country are competing in regional and national science competitions — all part of a push to get more kids interested in science.

Maasi girl demands education, opens school for girls

Thu, Mar 14 2013 at 12:46 PM

Kenya's Kakenya Ntaiya traded a part of her body to get an education, and now she's opened a school to empower other young girls from her community.

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Sweet! Everything except the

Wed, Jun 06 2012 at 10:00 AM

Sweet! Everything except the steel recycling bins (and grizzly bears!) Let me know if you see any!!

I think you're off to a fine

Wed, May 09 2012 at 2:30 PM

I think you're off to a fine start Brenna with all of the great work you've been doing...

I wish these were mine!

Wed, May 09 2012 at 2:03 PM

I wish these were mine! Alas, this pic is from Flickr and I don't know where these lucky folks got the dolls.

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Jenn Savedge has written three books on eco-friendly living: The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Living, The Green Teen: The Eco-Friendly Teen's Guide to Saving the Planet, and The Everything Green Baby Book which will be published in 2009. She is a former national park ranger with a Masters Degree in Environmental Education. Jenn runs TheGreenParent.com website. She lives with her husband and two children in Virginia.

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