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Even though the weather outside may be frightful and the proverbial fire delightful—with a house full of children home for a snow day, on the weekend or over the holidays, wouldn’t it be nice to have some fun and educational nature activities lined up? Unfortunately, in most parts of the country, kids can play outdoors in the middle of winter for only so long. And then what? No worries, you can use some of these eco-friendly winter craft ideas to keep them gainfully occupied for hours. 
Looking for ways to introduce conservation concepts to your children at home—or, if you are a teacher, to your students at school? For maximum retention, kids should be exposed to ecology in a practical, straightforward and, above all, fun way. Below are ten introductory conservation activities that encourage youngsters to think about and appreciate the natural environment around them. 
With the growing trend of ecologically friendly everything, including clothing, hemp is making a big splash in the fashion industry. Of course, cotton is still king. But there are many good reasons for consumers to support a hemp coup. It’s stronger, better for the environment and easier to grow than cotton. And it has many other uses, such as making rope, strengthening building materials, creating paper and detoxifying industrial waste sites. 
With the new school year soon upon us, there’s no escaping the sales, the shopping and the seemingly endless list of “needed” supplies.
In school, your children are surrounded by other kids and that means peer pressure. They want the latest clothes, music, school supplies and electronic gadgets. But there are ways to give your offspring everything they require while minimizing the hurt they put on the Earth. And, as a bonus, going green is good to your wallet. Here are ten tips for greening your school-age bunch. Supporting Sponsors
