Eco Sports

greenlivingideas.com The more time we spend in urban environments, the more important it is to get away from life as we know it and venture into the great outdoors. Outdoor sports and recreation do much more than simply promote mind and body wellness. Being out and active in nature facilitates …

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Endangered Destinations

Sara Grochowski Do It Green! Minnesota Most people have a mental wish list of places they would like to see in their lifetime. Some are local and others may be halfway around the world. It may seem unimaginable to think that our global terrain would be so affected that some …

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Family-Friendly Eco Activities

Do It Green! Minnesota MayDay Parade and Festival (1st Sunday in May) 612-721-2535 www.hobt.org Make puppets, participate in the parade or just come to watch the puppets float to life. Halloween Harvest Outdoor Puppet Extravaganza (Last week in October) Bare Bones Productions www.bedlamtheatre.org A unique, handmade, nighttime spectacle with giant …

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From Wasteful Tourist to Ecotraveler

Jessie Houlihan Do It Green! Minnesota The convenience of tourism, complete with tiny non-recyclable toiletries, gas-guzzling airplanes and over-packaged fast food, leads to an accumulation of waste. In order to revamp travel into a more sustainable practice, we must abandon the traditional idea of tourism and adopt a new goal …

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Host an Eco Party

Erika Rood Do It Green! Minnesota The Do It Green! Eco Party Kit was created by Do It Green! Minnesota in conjunction with the City of Minneapolis Climate Change Grant Program and the Minnesota Energy Challenge in 2008. The Eco Party Kit is filled with fun, educational activities and games …

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Living With Wildlife

Gail Buhl Education Program Manager, The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota and Independent Permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator The Raptor Center and other wildlife rehabilitators in Minnesota receive hundreds of phone calls every year regarding injured wildlife. We also receive numerous phone queries on what to do because some species …

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Local & Eco Minnesota Getaways

Brett Olson greenroutes.org With the environmental impacts of long distance and international travel, consider a local and eco vacation this year. Here are some itineraries from Green Routes for the family, a solo trip or a romantic getaway all in the great state of Minnesota! Green Routes is made up …

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Lodging: Alternatives to the Hotel

Ami Voeltz Do It Green! Minnesota Finding a place to stay for the night whether you’re traveling across the country or on a business trip can be hard for an ecologically-minded person. There aren’t too many “green” hotels that will be on your route of travel. “Home” Stay There are, …

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Minnesota’s Top Ranked Eco Cities

Erika Rood and Ami Voeltz Do It Green! Minnesota ST. PAUL (ranked #4) & MINNEAPOLIS (ranked #19), MN Voted in the Top 25 Greenest Cities in National Geographic’s Green Guide, www.thegreenguide.com MINNEAPOLIS (ranked #11) & ST. PAUL (ranked #12), MN Voted in the Top 50 of America’s Greenest Cities in …

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Responsible Recreation Through “Silent Sports”

Jenny Keto Midnight Sun Adventure Company Last night the snow fell lightly whispering through the air like a million tiny silver spiders dangling from their threads — a perfect night for cross country skiing! I accepted the night’s invitation and headed to the trail. I let my skis lead the …

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Sports & Recreational Activities That are Damaging to the Environment

Ami Voeltz Do It Green! Minnesota and excerpts from the National Audubon Society, Almanac of the Environment Off-Road Vehicles For many back country hikers, bird-watchers and cross-country skiers, aggravation is spelled “ORV”. Off-road vehicles shatter the wilderness silence, crush vegetation, terrify wildlife, leave rutted trails, and cause erosion. There are …

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Sustainable Fishing Tips

Amanda Baribeau Minnesota Pollution Control Agency One area where anglers can make a difference is in what they choose for tackle. Lead is a toxic metal that has adverse effects on the nervous and reproductive systems of mammals and birds. Found in most fishing jigs and sinkers, this metal is …

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Try a Staycation this Year!

Judith Ramsey Minnesota-Visitor.com What is a Staycation? A Minnesota Staycation is a vacation near home that offers all the fun and relaxation of any vacation trip. A camping vacation has always been a frugal way to enjoy Minnesota’s outdoor splendors and can be one of the best staycation ideas. There …

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Used Sports Equipment

Rebecca Wienbar As recreational activities, sports and outdoor adventures have grown in popularity, so has the market for recreational equipment. Suddenly, going for a camping trip or taking up a new sport isn’t quite so simple as it used to be – now you have to be equipped. And while …

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