Celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23!

Just a reminder that Earth Hour is around the corner, coming up this Saturday, March 23 at 8:30 pm.  As their website says, “Earth Hour is your opportunity to show your commitment to change as part of a global interconnected community”.

It’s also an opportunity for fun with the kids.  Almost anything takes on a special feel in the dark, or with just the light of a candle or flashlight or homemade lantern (easy make:  attach tissue paper pieces to a glass jar with a brush dipped in a white glue and water mix, and then place a tea light in the jar).

lantern

Some random ideas for fun with the kids during Earth Hour:

1.  Go for a walk around the block.  Hopefully you’ll notice fewer lights than usual.

2.  Take a bath by candlelight.

3.  Play a game at home – you don’t need much light for cards, and none at all for word games and 20 Questions.

4.  Build a fort or put up a tent, huddle inside, and tell stories.

5.  Invite friends over.

6.  Huddle and talk.  Or stay quiet.

The World Wildlife Fund Canada posted this video to share.  I confess I laughed when I saw it, and your kids might too.  Happy Earth Hour!

WWF Canada Earth Hour Cheerspiration Video