Kids enjoy nature and are born advocates for the earth. Allowing them to measure their ecological footprint is a great way for them to learn about the environment and how they can help preserve it. An ecological footprint measures the amo… read more
Everyone's heard of carbon footprints---maybe you've even calculated yours. But carbon emissions are just one piece of the puzzle that we need to solve to reduce our impact on the planet. The new term "ecological footprint" (EF) addresses e… read more
Calculating your ecological footprint can be downright horrifying. Our modern lifestyles are so far from sustainable that it's easy to get discouraged and think one person can't make a difference--but that's only true if everyone thinks (an… read more
Horrified by the size of your ecological footprint? Discouraged by the enormity of the environmental crisis? Don't be---small steps can add up to make a real difference. Start by challenging your assumptions about what you really need versu… read more
Camping near water always carries the danger of contributing to the contamination of the lake or stream, or at least significantly altering the area near the water. Leave no trace tips for camping by water seek to minimize the human impact… read more
Learn how to leave no trace and engage in low-impact camping when hiking and backpacking in this free hiking video series. read more
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