What size is your Ecological Footprint?
Ever wondered how much “nature” your lifestyle requires? Answer a few easy questions to find out! Take an Ecological Footprint quiz. This quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard.
Get Involved! Stay educated! Spread the word!
Whether you are a student, teacher, parent, or resident the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation encourages you to get involved in your community, to stay educated on environmental issues and to spread the word about conservation, conscious consumerism and stewardship. Here are a few organization and informational websites that can help you do that:
Kokua Hawai’i Foundation E-Newsletter
Sign up for the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation e-newsletter and we will send you updates about the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation’s activities, information about local events, and interesting links, articles and eco-tips that will keep you educated and up to date on environmental issues. Click here to sign up!
Malama Hawai’i
A great way for families to improve Hawai’i’s environment together is to volunteer!
You can sign up here to have Malama Hawai’i send you regular updates on topics that interest you. Visit www.malamahawaii.org. to learn about and get involved in taking care of Hawai`i everyday.
Field Trip Friends Hawai’i
Go outdoors and foster your family’s love for the ‘aina ! This 8-week and 4-week program encourages parents and children to get out of the house and into the sunshine for the 4E’s: Education, Environment, Excercise, & Exploration! For more information or to sign up, check out: www.fieldtripshawaii.com.
Hawai’i Nature Center
There’s nothing like being in the outdoors to connect with nature. Check out http://www.hawaiinaturecenter.org/ and click on public programs to see the list of parent/child team events on Oahu and Maui. Maui families, check out Eco Odyssey 2007, a new overnight camp in Iao Valley for chidren ages 10-13.
The Green Schools Initiative
Our current school systems are threats to our children’s health, models of unsustainability, and significant contributors to society’s broader environmental and health problems. Learn about ways to create a greener, healthier, learning environment, while promoting ecological sustainability at your child’s school: http://www.greenschools.net/report/index.html. Be sure to check out their comprehensive list of valuable resources.
New American Dream
The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice. Their comprehensive website offers resources that help people to live consciously, buy wisely, and make a difference. Some notable links are the Conscious Consumer website for adults, the I Buy Different website geared to pre-teen and teenagers, and the Turn the Tide program that features nine simple actions almost anyone can take to help the environment. Visit http://www.newdream.org.