Be Groovy Be Green

11/02/2014

Check out this great benefit Event for Austin Creative Reuse!

Austin Creative Reuse is ready to take it to the next level. We’re raising funds to move into a permanent community and retail space. So join us (literally) to (figuratively) Raise the Roof for Austin’s 1st and only creative reuse center!

05/02/2014

We're excited to announce a book signing party coming up!! Details will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

05/01/2014

Will and his classmates thoroughly enjoyed us coming and reading our new book "Lanelle the Coolest Cactus Lady!

You can purchase your own copy here: https://www.createspace.com/4694163

Or win a FREE copy of the book by taking our quick survey!
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04/24/2014

Win a Lanelle book once you fill out this very easy survey!

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04/24/2014

Lanelle the Coolest Cactus Lady Book has arrived!! You can order the Lanelle book by clicking on the link below!

Leave a comment if you have any questions and enjoy meeting Lanelle and her team!

Lanelle, the Coolest Cactus Lady, lives in the desert and works to protect the desert land with Floyd the Cactus Man, Charles the Pygmy Owl and all their friends. They teach people what to do with their Trash, Compost and Recycling! Lanelle is the Future Leader of the Be Groovy Be Green Team with mo…

04/22/2014

BGBG is a series of books introducing the first main characters to gather in the desert with Lanelle. These books all lead to one big book where they meet up and travel the world together transforming Eco-systems and showing what it looks like to work as a team! Do you like the idea of series of books leading to one big one?

04/22/2014

Here's a little Earth Day history for you:

"Founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, Earth Day is now a globally celebrated holiday that is sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green awareness. The brainchild of Senator Ga***rd Nelson and inspired by the antiwar protests of the late 1960s, Earth Day was originally aimed at creating a mass environmental movement. It began as a “national teach-in on the environment” and was held on April 22 to maximize the number of students that could be reached on university campuses. By raising public awareness of air and water pollution, Nelson hoped to bring environmental causes into the national spotlight."

You can read more about it here:
http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/earth-day

Find out more about the history of Earth Day, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on HISTORY.com

04/21/2014

Enjoy some Earth Day fun with your family!

Veggie Prints

This Earth Day craft is a great way to talk about food, healthy eating, and even the benefits of composting!

You'll need:

Several old potatoes
1 or more apples
The chopped off end of a bunch of celery
Paintbrushes

You can use old books, craft paper, or brown paper bags and non-toxic paint. Slice each potato in half and carve any design into that you want. The same can be done with the apple. The celery can be used to look like a flower. To minimize paint waste, use the paintbrushes to apply the paint to the veggies. Use these painted veggies to stamp your designs onto the paper. Embellish them with markers, stickers, paint, magazine clippings and more.

04/04/2014

Great quote!

"Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of perspiration." - Lou Erickson

Do you agree?

04/03/2014

Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. - Archbishop Desmond Tutu

04/02/2014

04/02/2014

Want a fun outdoor activity to do with your children? Here's something you may or may not have done before, but little ones so enjoy it!

Build a Pinecone Bird Feeder

Just like the photo above, you can build all-natural bird feeders with your family. This is a fun, interactive way to talk about the importance of caring for our Earth's creatures.

You'll need:

Open pinecones
All-natural nut or seed butter (avoid peanut butter)
Birdseed
A spoon
A bowl
Twine

Fill your bowl with birdseed. Using the twine, tie a loop around the pinecone so that you can hang it securely. Then use the spoon, and coat the pinecone in nut/seed butter, working it into the crevices. You don't need a lot; you just need to make sure it STICKS. Roll this sticky pinecone in the bowl of birdseed. You can hang this from tree branches, patio hooks, or anywhere else.

Be sure to share your pictures with us!

03/27/2014

Did you know that a dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons of water a day?

03/26/2014

Flower garden, or vegetable garden? Which do you prefer?

03/26/2014

Earth day is coming! Does your family do anything special on Earth Day?

03/25/2014

Have you ever thought about creating a wildlife habitat in your backyard?

03/24/2014

Do you think that the young children of today - our future - can understand the importance of creating and maintaining a safe environment for their children?

03/23/2014

Happy Sunday! What fun activities do you have planned for today?