Historical April–May 2019 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
As we welcome Spring and shake off the Winter blues, let’s focus on Mother Earth and celebrate her April 22nd on Earth Day! Fun activities inspired by Earth Day can be found at www.b-inspiredmama.com/25-earth-day-activities-for-kids/ 4 SIMPLE WAYS YOU CAN HELP: 1. Recycle clean plastic, metal, paper and glass. Check the guidelines from recycling company to see what types of plastic they recycle. 2. Invest in “Reusables” • Invest in reusable shopping bags rather than relying on the paper or plastic bags from stores. • Use a reusable lunch box for school • Use reusable water bottles that are metal or rugged plastic (BPA free) 3. Reduce your energy consumption • Turning off lights when you leave a room and turning off electronics when not in use (though be sure to ask your parents first as some electronics must stay on for various reasons) • Keep the temperature moderate in your home. Bundle up with extra clothes or blankets in the winter. • Use less water. Take shorter showers and turn faucets off when not in use (like when brushing your teeth). 4. Be Earth’s Caretaker! • Pick up trash as you walk the neighborhood • Plant trees, plants and flowers which provide food, rest and shelter for animals . . . not to mention trees help reduce pollution and provide us oxygen!
Don’t forget to enroll in our local Library Summer Reading Programs! Question for June Kids Corner: What is your favorite vacation destination? Share your favorite summer activities here in St. Louis? You may just inspire other families to try out your favorite places. Draw or write your answers to kidscorner@sdtimes.org by May 10th!
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Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2019.
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