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Join us for a fun-filled FREE Easter celebration at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives! Families are invited to get creative with a spring-themed craft, enjoy a delightful reading of “How to Catch the Easter Bunny”, and take part in...

“You’re going to use CLOTH diapers, aren’t you?” they asked. We were just married and not even thinking about kids, but that was the first thing the in-laws asked when they found out I was an environmentalist. I wasn’t even...

I hate stuff. I hate buying stuff, I hate shopping for stuff, and I hate having a ton of stuff cluttering up my home. We live in a small Philadelphia rowhouse with no attic for storage and tiny closets that...

I have a confession to make. Deep breath. Here it goes. When I was a small kid,  I used to trap insects in a bug catcher. Then, I read James and the Giant Peach.  James and the Giant Peach is an adventure about a young boy who crosses the Atlantic with his best friends, who just so happen to have many legs and an exoskeleton. My days as a bugnapper were officially over. This experience taught me how important books are in shaping the values of children. However, I’m not the only one who can benefit from the lessons of my transformation. What literature can you use to introduce environmental lessons for your kids? Find out the 6 best children’s books to raise young environmentalists, after the jump!