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Women History Month: What’s On Our TBR List

Women History Month is not only a celebrating of women in history, but also the women in our lives today. Here are some incredible books that we’d like to showcase for Women History Month. Find our upcoming TBR list (to be read list) as well as books that we love and are already within our library.

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Alternatives to Plastic Straws

National Geographic estimated that in the United States alone that 500 million plastic straws are used and thrown out daily. The National Park Service noted, “Eco-Cycle who currently hosts and promotes the Be Straw Free campaign further calculated using Milo’s estimate that Americans use these disposable utensils at an average rate of 1.6 straws per person per day. Based on national averages, this equates to each person in the U.S. using about 38,000 straws between the ages of 5 and 65.” That’s way too many one-use biodegradable straws! Let’s look at alternatives!

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Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree Day

Eucalyptus deglupta, or the Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree celebrates its own day today! The Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree gets its name from its trunk. When the brown bark sheds away, the colors underneath begin to reveal a light green color that changes to darker green to blue, purple, orange, pink and more creating the rainbow patterns! Let’s learn a bit about this beautiful tree!

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Protecting Forests from Destruction

Deforestation is one of the biggest problems our planet faces today. With forests across the globe being cut down, it affects so many areas of our planet. Entire ecosystems are being destroyed, leaving wildlife without homes and many animals facing extinction. The destruction of forests is also one of the most significant contributors to global warming. It is essential to our children’s futures to teach them about conservation and protecting our planet. So, what can you do to help? 

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Fun Family Activities While Exploring Forests

Exploring the forest is a great learning experience for kids and a perfect teaching moment for parents! An ideal way to get out into nature, exploring the forest can be fun for the whole family! There are so many benefits of spending time outdoors with your kids! Make sure you take the opportunity to turn exploring into a teaching moment. The forest can be a magical place for kids to explore and get in touch with the earth. Here are a few ways to create lasting memories with your family while exploring the forest!

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How to Leave No Trace While Camping with Family

Camping is a great way to spend time with family and get out into nature! Spending time in the outdoors can be a great learning experience for kids of all ages! One important rule to remember while spending time outdoors is to Leave No Trace. Leaving No Trace is the idea of when out visiting in nature make sure to Leave No Trace that you were there and Leave No Trace of your family behind. This is key to preserving the environment we love so much! 

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Learn about Penguins

While Penguins may be considered birds, they are not your typical feathered friend! These flightless creatures spend as much time in the water as on land. Penguins are instantly recognizable with their tuxedo like coats and webbed feet and are truly remarkable animals! 

In honor of National Penguin Day January 20th, here are a few fun facts to know about Penguins!

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Tips on Raising Eco-Conscious Kids

As parents, we know that protecting our children’s future is an important matter. One way we can help protect our children is to preserve the environment around them. With pollution, climate change, and health issues on the rise, teaching our children to be eco-conscious is important for our children’s future.  Eco-Friendly, Homeschooling Activities, Leaf Explorers, Read Explore Play

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Learn About the World’s Tallest Mountains

Mountains provide us with some of the most fascinating views, ecosystems, and travel destinations. There are so many different mountains around the world, so let's explore a few of them and what makes them unique! Let’s take a look at some of the tallest mountains in the world! Mountain Facts, Homeschooling Activities, Leaf Explorers, Read Explore Play

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