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	DeKalb County, Illinois
	DeKalb County Government Kid's Page

FUN PAGES
Puzzles
(Print the pages out to work on them)

DeKalb County Quiz DeKalb County Word Find

DeKalb County Maze Dot To Dot

COLORING BOOK (Print the pages out to work on them)	County Seal County Courthouse Chief Shabbona County District Map Smokey Bear

Cool Links (These links will open in a new window) Kids.gov Kids Civics Class Ollie's Kids for recycling Energy Kids Keep America Beautiful Ben's Guide to U.S . Government for Kids Rabies Info NASAKids NASA for Kids Espano	FACTS (History of seal)
	EVENTS Camp Russell - Summer Camps 6 camps offered June - August

General Green Tips
Environmental Protection Agency EPA Go Green newsletter Energy Savers Great tips from the U.S. Department of Energy America's Greenest Cities Information and a listing of the top 50 greenest cities, ranked by POPSCI.com. Greentips Podcasts A series of audio files with tips on buying products, clean water, pesticide safety, and more. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Make Every Day Earth Day! Tips from the U.S. Department of Energy - a fun, interactive presentation. Mother Earth News Do-it-yourself, renewable energy, green homes, organic gardening, natural health,green transportation, nature & community, modern homesteading, sustainable farming, real food. Working out at the Gym Tips from the Sierra Club. Green Guide for Everyday Living by the National Geographic Society treehugger How-tos, blogs, science news, eclectic mix of articles Stay Warm, Save Money. Tips from the U.S. Department of Energyandhttp://www.heater-home.com/articles-efficient-green-homes.aspx -provided by afterskoolkids.org Reduce your home energy bills - home information from U.S. Dept. Energy (.pdf in left column) Guide to Home Energy Savings from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Free Hot Water by using solar energy! from Mother Earth News Natural Resources Conservation Service - Backyard Conservation/USDA web site Recycle your electronics - computers Goodwill Industries and Dell Computer partner to accept and process old computers. Take them to Goodwill for recycling! Stop Junk Mail! Remove your name from many lists, including pre-screened credit offers and member organizations. Rechargable Batteries - a good idea? Mother Earth News article on using rechargable batteries (the answer is... yes!)		Personal Greenhouse Gas Emmissions Calulator Use this online calculator to obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions or your family’s greenhouse gas emissions. GoGreen Online Lots of great information about taking steps at home to be green. Food Sustainably Grown Food! Use the Local Harvest website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies. Organic Foods: Are they Safer? More nutritious? Information about food and nutrition from the Mayo Clinic. USDA National Organic Program and other information about food on the USDA Agricultural marketing Service web site. Fuel Share A Ride, save fuel, pollute less! Carpool, Vanpool, more! Fuel Economy Energy-saving tips from the U.S. Department of Energy: appliances, landscaping, winter, lighting, heating and cooling. Students and Kids Tips about Smart Energy Use from the U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Kids Club Water, air, garbage, and other information for kids, teachers, and everyone! From the Environmental Protection Agency Kids information on many topics, including the environment From the U.S. government. Games and puzzles and information to read.

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