| ChildFun\'s Crafts and activities to help teach children about gardening |
| Cool_Kids_Grow New Zealand-based site with information about gardening for kids, as well as a kids gardening club areas with competitions, games, and activity sheets. |
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| The_Edible_Schoolyard A non-profit program located on over one acre of land on the campus of Martin Luther King Junior Middle School in Berkeley, California. The focus is on organic gardening, cooking, and coursework rela |
| Gardening_For_Kids Information about kid friendly plants, bulbs, and gardening basics. |
| Gardening_With_Kids Includes advice and general information on gardening with kids. |
| Great_Plant_Escape An elementary plant science program for 4th and 5th grade students. Helps increase understanding of how food grows. |
| The_Green_Acres_Elementary_School__Living_Schoolyard A project to sustain an organic garden and landscape as an integral part of the Santa Cruz school’s curriculum and the surrounding community. Goals, history, curriculum, and information about the na |
| Interest_Your_Kids_In_Gardening Tips and activity suggestions, with related links. |
| John_Deere_Kids Printable coloring books. Link to tractor toys including John Deere collectibles. |
| Kid\'s_Garden Information, articles, links, ideas for kids and gardening. From Suite101.com |
| Kid\'s_Valley_Webgarden Tips and ideas for kids interested in gardening. Learn all about planning a garden, planting, plant care, and harvesting. |
| KidsGardening_com Features kid oriented gardening information, a free newsletter, and e-mail pals. |
| Linda\'s_Garden Resources, information and tips for kids gardening. Also an award for kids' gardening pages. |
| Michigan_4-H_Children\'s_Garden From Michigan State University. A place where plants, children, and imaginations come together. |
| Roots_and_Shoots_School_Garden Presents the history of two school gardens in Virginia and California, an overview of theme gardens, and a form to request a handbook and slide show with information on starting a new garden of its ki |
| School_Garden_Wizard Lesson plans and activities for planning and growing a garden. Created for America's K-12 school community by the United States Botanic Garden and Chicago Botanic Garden. |
| Seeds_of_Change_Garden__Activities_in_Four_Seasons Smithsonian Institute project for creating old and new world gardens and exchange gardens. Tips on preparing the garden, planting vegetables, and tending the garden. |
| NPR___Saving_Kids_from_\'Nature_Deficit_Disorder\' Author Richard Louv talks about his new book, "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder." Louv argues that kids are so plugged into television and video games that t |
| Alliance_to_Save_Energy Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance olympics. |
| Appliance_Standards_Awareness_Project Report on the latest improvements that increase efficiency in appliances. Current lobbying efforts to enact more efficient standards for central air conditioners, clothes washers, fluorescent ballasts |
| Building_America_Program U.S. Department of Energy portal to technical resources supporting the construction of energy- and resource-efficient homes. |
| Buy_Energy_Efficient Provides information about the economic, environmental and health benefits of buying energy efficient products for the home. |
| The_Carbon_Count Provides users with a carbon footprint calculator and presents them with specific tips and advice based on their carbon footprint. |
| CFLbulbs_com Discusses compact fluorescent light bulbs and offers FAQs, news items, disposal information, and recalls. |
| Consortium_for_Energy_Efficiency Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting, air conditioning systems and gas heating. |
| Consumer_Energy_Information Comprehensive U.S. Department of Energy site, including glossary, fact sheets, and tips for several home systems and appliances. |
| Consumer_Guide_to_Home_Energy_Savings Home energy checklist for action, top rated appliances, highlights from the publication, and an order form for a printed version. |
| Dulley_House_Insulation_Guide Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces. |
| Eco_House_Foot_Print Information on Solar Power, Lights, Waste Water, Recycling, Garden, Green Buildings, Renewable Energy, Green Energy, Saving Water, Environmental Issues and more. |
| Energy_Efficiency Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency. |
| Energy_Efficiency_and_Renewable_Energy_Network Topics include lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling equipment; insulation and other weatherization materials; high-performance windows; automatic and "smart" controls; solar buildings; commun |
| Energy_Quest California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents and teachers. Materials for students from kindergarten through high school. Games, puzzles, science project |
| Energy_Star Created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to help consumers save money and prevent air pollution. Includes list of qualifying products, contractor selection |
| Energy_Star_Home_Improvement_Toolbox Tips, statistics, and calculators aiming to help homeowners improve their home's energy performance when repairing, remodeling, or improving their homes. |
| Energy_Star_Homes_America Information on the EPA's Energy Star program. How to apply energy efficient standards to a new or existing home. How builders can become involved in Energy Star. |
| Energyguide_com Energy analyzer tool. After answering questions about home construction, occupants, and appliances the analyzer provides breakdown and charts showing energy usage and areas that can be improved. |
| ESP_Energy Energy Saving information on all areas of the home. Including Air Conditioning, heating, insulation, windows, appliances, and lighting |
| EZ_Wizard Free Energy Star software that provides a point and click interface for setting monitor power management energy savings features on PCs. |
| Fine_Homebuilding-_Energy_Efficiency Articles on fixing a drafty house, understanding windows, and evaporative cooling. |
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