involve your family

Grow a garden
"Mucking about in the garden is a great way for kids to interact with nature in a meaningful and rewarding way from an early age," says Yarrow. Even urban kids will enjoy planting seeds in flowerpots for a windowsill garden.

Use your voice
If you or your child is concerned about an environmental issue, sit down and write a letter together. "One letter sent the old-fashioned way, as opposed to e-mail, can greatly influence your congressperson or senator," says Moore. You can find contact information for your elected congressional representatives and senators online.