Planet Protectors Kid-Friendly Earth Day Activities
We only have one Earth, and we all want our children and grandchildren to enjoy it for years to come. Making that happen will take teaching our children to value and safeguard our planet. Thankfully, it doesn’t involve much work — and it can even be a lot of fun. Here are four simple activities you and your children can try this Earth Day. Keeping the Neighborhood Clean Do bottles, food packages, or other stray garbage ever find their way onto your street or into your local park? Most communities have at least a little litter, which presents an opportunity to help your kid feel like they’re making a difference. Bring a small bag and some gloves on a walk, pick up what you find, and dispose of it properly. For younger kids, it will almost be like a scavenger hunt. Growing Something New There’s no better way to teach your children about the preciousness of nature than having them grow a plant from a seed. Help your
kids select the seeds they want to grow and plant them in a small container. Having your kid be in charge of ensuring the seeds get enough water and sun will teach them responsibility, and they’ll be amazed when their plants start to sprout. Making Planet-Friendly Crafts You can keep small hands busy and teach about the planet by helping your kids create DIY bird feeders from milk cartons, pine cones, or paper towel rolls. Seed bombs made from clay and soil are also a fun (but messy) craft. You can give away the results to friends or plant them around your neighborhood (not private property) and watch them grow throughout the year. Your kids might also enjoy making outdoor art by arranging rocks or leaves for others to find and admire. Starting a Compost Bin Food waste is a big problem. None of us can solve it alone, but we can all do our part. One of the best ways is through composting your food scraps and teaching kids the importance of reducing waste and living sustainably. You can start your own compost at home or join a neighborhood initiative — yes, even people living in city apartments can compost! Research ideas together and commit to being more environmentally friendly as a family.
Cod and Asparagus Bake
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
Ingredients
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Oil for baking pan 4 4-oz cod fillets
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2 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan brushed with oil, place cod, asparagus, and tomatoes. 2. Brush cod with lemon juice, then sprinkle with lemon zest. Sprinkle cod and vegetables with Romano cheese. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes. 3. Remove pan from oven; preheat broiler. Broil cod mixture 3-4 inches from the heat source until vegetables are lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
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