Northern Virginia mother of two Heather Clark is so serious about climate change that she's organized a day of play to draw attention to it! On Wednesday, July 9, parents concerned about the effect air pollution is having on climate change will join Moms Clean Air Force for a Play-In for Climate ... Read More about Visionary Mom Inspires Play-In for Climate Action
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Yoga camps and unique summer camps
While many of the biggest and most well-established camps in the DC area filled when there was still snow on the ground, there are a number of camps with a more specifically mindful or outdoors focus that still have room. Here are some smaller and off-the-grid camps to check out this year. (Or ... Read More about Yoga camps and unique summer camps
Green Festival recap
That was one amazing weekend at the DC Green Festival! As I mentioned in this earlier post, 2014 marked the 10th year the Green Festival has been in DC. The vibe this time was as enthusiastic as ever. I met loads of wonderful people from great organizations and companies I hope to write about and ... Read More about Green Festival recap
Outdoor Classrooms
How does your school garden grow? Spring is a busy season for gardeners and, as the past few weeks have been busy for this parent just learning about school gardens. Three local schools with some amazing gardens have inspired me to take a more active role in my children’s school gardening ... Read More about Outdoor Classrooms
Lyme Disease: An Epidemic
Lyme disease is on the rise in our area, and it's something to think seriously about as you head outdoors this season. Untreated Lyme can turn into chronic illness that can take a long time and significant effort to reverse. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and today's guest post on Lyme ... Read More about Lyme Disease: An Epidemic