Killer Tree Branches

I don't think anyone expects to die from a falling branch especially when you are at a major park like Central Park, NY.  Sadly, falling tree branches have already claimed two lives at Central Park this year.  So if you happen to visit Central Park anytime soon, keep a look out for falling branches.

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Great Green Careers

For those of you who are interested in starting a green career or who are just curious to see what is out there, check out Great Green Careers.  You can post your resume, search for green jobs based on type of job, location, salary and more.  Great Green Careers also provides a list of other resources for green jobs here.

The Dinner Garden Gives Away Free Seeds

http://www.dinnergarden.org/

About The Dinner Garden
This organization's mission is to stop hunger in the United States.  They provide people in the U.S. with a packet of free seeds to start a vegetable garden of their own.  Their website also has information on battling pests, how to make inexpensive green houses, techniques on saving seeds, planting guides, recipes and more.

Free Dinner Garden Seed Packet
The Dinner Garden will mail you free seeds by filling out and submitting a request on their website.

Donations
This is a great cause, and any amount you wish to donate goes really far here.  For example, "$1.72 provides 10 different types of vegetable seeds for one family to grow a full garden."  That is a lot of bang for a couple of bucks.  Click here to discover the several ways you can support this cause.

Vanishing Bees Documentary

Video: Trailer for the documentary feature film - The Vanishing of the Bees

Vanishing of the Bees takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee.  US release date is August 21, 2010 National Honeybee Awareness Day!  For more information, visit http://www.vanishingbees.com.

Grow Your Own Beer Garden

White Box Gardens - Beer Garden

Are you looking for a fun, unique Father's Day gift?  Does your dad love beer?  If so, consider getting him his own beer garden.*  The White Box Gardens Beer Garden growing kit includes a sprouting and growing dome, three (3) seed packs (wheat, barley, and hops), growing medium, 3 color plant stakes, natural gravel, 3 color decals, and an instructions/info booklet.

The beer garden costs only $21.55 at Amazon.com.  This product is also eligible for Amazon's FREE Super Saving Shipping on orders over $25.  

Companion Gift Ideas:

• How To Brew: Everything You Need To Know To Brew Beer Right The First Time book by John J. Palmer ($10.99)*  
• Mr. Beer Deluxe Edition Home Microbrewery System ($29.99) --- Free Shipping
• Mr. Beer Premium Edition Home Microbrewery System ($39.98) --- Free Shipping
• Mr. Beer Premium Gold Edition Home Brew Kit ($47.78) --- Free Shipping
• Coopers Brewery Micro Brewery Kit ($99.99) --- Free Shipping

*Item counts towards Amazon's Free Super Saving Shipping on orders over $25.  

Disney Tree Planting Kit

Disney Toy Story Space Alien Tree Planting Kit

This Disney Toy Story Space Alien Tree Planting Kit is a cute, inexpensive gift for kids and other garden enthusiasts.  For $9.99, you will get maple seeds, terra cotta pot, peat pellet and planting instructions, all in an adorable gift box.

Get FREE SHIPPING on your entire purchase when you use coupon code KIDATHEART and buy one qualifying adult clothing or accessories purchase.  May I suggest purchasing the earth-friendly Disney Reusable Tote for $2.95 to fulfill that requirement.  It can double as a gift bag and re-useable grocery shopping bag.