This first video is a reminder to save electricity and get outside to play (one way to reduce pollution!). We have to thank our friends and mentors of Ridgewood High School's club Students for Environmental Action for sharing their Turning Off The Lights Project.

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Our school programs were highlighted on the CBS Early Show!

Check out the national coverage here:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7363531n

We welcome Lauren Wylie to Willard on April 20th to celebrate Earth Day!

Check out all about her expedition to Antarctica!

http://www.inspiredbyantarctica.com/Site_2/Welcome.html

and we love our birch tree project!:

https://sites.google.com/site/birchtreeproject/

also...

Help Track Trash HERE. Your efforts make a difference!

Fill in this form to help out our trash clean-up effort.

and don't forget to compost...

Help reduce waste by composting!  First graders at Willard know their stuff...  Here's what you should and shouldn't send into the compost bin:

Follow this Willard Wellness Blog post and VIDEO on"Green" Hand-Sanitizer

Follow These Simple Steps to Make Your Own Natural Hand Sanitizer

1. In a small bowl, put one drop each of the following essential oils: cinnamon, clove, rosemary and eucalyptus.

2. Add five drops of lemon essential oil. Mix in 1 ounce of water and 1/2 teaspoon aloe vera gel (available at pharmacies and health food stores).

3. Store in an airtight container or a small travel-size bottle.

Note: Essential oils can be purchased online or at health food stores.
Alternative: Instead of purchasing the 5 separate essential oils, use 5 drops of the "Thieves" blend from Young Living Essential Oils (youngliving.com).

Dr. Rosen tells us more here: http://www.dienviro.com/index1.aspx?BD=19826