FOR KIDS
You are the future of our planet!
Today’s explorers are tomorrow’s heroes! The choices you make right now help shape tomorrow’s world, so every kind, smart decision is a step toward a healthier, happier Earth.
What can you do today?
- Reduce, reuse, recycle ♻️ — Use less stuff, find new ways to use old things, and recycle what you can.
- Save energy 💡 — Turn off lights, TVs, and tablets when you’re not using them.
- Save water 💧 — Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth and take shorter showers.
- Be kind to nature 🌱 — Don’t litter, take care of plants, and respect animals and their homes.
- Use your voice 🌍 — Tell friends and family why helping the Earth is important and lead by example!
Want to know more?
Check out our Sustainability Facts to learn why and how to refuse, reduce, reuse, and recycle!
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FOR PARENTS
Raising our Future Environmental Stewards
Today’s youth are our future environmental stewards.
Teaching young people the importance of sustainability and instilling in them a sense of responsibility toward the environment equips them to become active participants in creating positive change.
As the world faces urgent environmental challenges, it is vital that we help our youth understand the impact of their actions on ecosystems, climate, and natural resources.
By fostering a deeper connection to nature and encouraging sustainable habits early on, we empower them to make informed decisions and advocate for policies the protect the Earth.
The more we nurture a love of nature, the more likely we are to see lasting progress in preserving our planet for all the generations to come.
Book Recommendations
When the Bees Buzzed Off by Lula Bell (ages 3-6)
Michael Recycle by Ellie Bethel (ages 4-8)
Fancy Nancy: Every Day is Earth Day by Jane O’Connor (ages 4-8)
What a Waste by Jess French (ages 4-9)
Can We Really Help the Polar Bears by Katie Daynes (ages 5-8)
The Last Wild by Piers Torday (ages 8-12)
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen (ages 9-12)
Generation Green: The Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life by Linda Silvertsen (ages 12+)
Local Places to Visit
Seacoast Science Center (Odiorne Point State Park at 570 Ocean Boulevard in Rye, NH) has a coastal science museum with exhibits, events, and programs.
Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center (1 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport) has guided tours, marine touch tanks, art exhibits, drop-in programs, and interpretive displays.
The Monarch Gardener (180 Ipswich Road in Topsfield, please check hours on website before visiting) has a kids craft and reading table in her farm store shop with children’s books about pollinators and some coloring pages. She even has snacks if you ask the staff nicely!
Tracker’s Trail (239 Main Street in Rowley) is a new educational nature trail located on municipal forested land behind Pine Grove School and adjacent to Bradstreet Farm. The family-friendly trail can be accessed from the Community Gardens located at 239 Main Street in Rowley (stay to the right when the driveway forks). The trail is a short 0.35 mile loop that takes visitors past interpretive ecology signs, raised beds with native flowers, and a Story Walk.
The Rowley Public Library (141 Main Street in Rowley) has a full calendar of children’s activities. Last year, the library celebrated the earth through the summer reading theme of “READ, RENEW, REPEAT” which echoes the importance of conservation, environmentalism, and recycling. Throughout the year, the library sponsors a number of sustainable crafts for children, teens, and adults.
Get Outdoors in Rowley
