Back to school is a great time for kids to learn practical ways to take care of the environment. Here are some ideas to help make your education experience more sustainable.

Your students probably think of summer as the time to stay up late, goof around with friends, ride bikes in the neighborhood, and play video games.  And yes, it is all those things! But summer doesn’t have to mean that they can’t keep learning about the environment. In fact, summer poses some unique learning opportunities that they wouldn’t get any other time of the year. Below are some ideas you can suggest to your students to try and engage in when they're ready to get outside.  

As every resident of this state knows, Texas is the best place on Earth. So celebrate this Earth Day by Taking Care of Texas right where you are!

Many people believe that it is illegal to pick the Texas state flower, the bluebonnet. This is a rumor and there is no law that protects bluebonnets from being picked. However, there are some safety and conservation guidelines we should all follow when enjoying Texas wildflowers.

How about including a resolution to reduce plastic use?

If you liked our Texas-themed Valentine cards then you'll love our Winter Holiday cards. Show your Texas pride and reduce waste by sharing these digital cards with someone to whom you wish to send your warmest season's greetings. 

Ideas to make your holiday gifting sustainable, merry, and bright!

Do you remember those DIY coupons with redeemable activities or chores you made as gifts? Maybe you’ve been on the receiving end of one of these coupon books? Now there’s new green tint on these classic coupon books—Eco-Coupons!

Everything is bigger in Texas, including our Thanksgiving celebrations! Unfortunately, Thanksgiving is a leading holiday for food waste and trash, higher energy usage, and other negative impacts on our local environment.