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12/3/2018

Safeguarding Our Gift To The Next Generation

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"...a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children..." - Wendell Berry, environmental activist and author, 1971
...and we must leave it for our children in (hopefully) a better state than it was when we borrowed it.  Yet in a sense, maybe the world is somewhat "given by our fathers", like a gift we are preparing to leave the next generation.  And as the blustery winds of winter start to arrive, the holiday season presents a perfect opportunity to act on that sentiment.  Many of us our busy decorating and prepping for the various celebrations that occur this time of year.  The holiday season fosters much reflection and connection to those around us, and is a wonderful opportunity to share moments and memories.  While we ready our homes for this special time of year, WCSWCD wishes to encourage folks to keep our natural world in mind and take steps to reduce waste and negative environmental impacts.
There are many eco-friendly ideas for gearing up for the holidays! Here in our office, we are turning the below items into festive decor and ornaments!
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Here are some ideas and resources that we are using, and we want to share them for others to try as well!

3-D Snowflake or Star:
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake

https://www.greenmoxie.com/31-diy-christmas-trees-made-from-recycled-materials/
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Recycled Single-Serve Coffee Maker Cup Christmas Bell Ornament http://www.glimmercreations.com/2014/11/recycled-single-serve-coffee-maker-cup.html
 
Recycled Paper/Book Pages Decorations and Ornaments
http://lorajeansmagazine.blogspot.com/2008/04/paper-bag-flower-from-scratch.html
https://www.sassabyparties.com/blog/21-diy-paper-christmas-ornaments-decorations
 
Recycled Jar Lids for Holiday Ornaments
https://www.debbie-debbiedoos.com/recycled-jar-lids-christmas-ornaments/
 
Tin Can Pull-top Ornament
https://www.thriftyfun.com/Tin-Can-Pull-top-Ornament.html
 
Recycled DIY Holiday Crafts
http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/30-cute-recycled-diy-christmas-crafts/

https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/2015/11/28/a-zero-waste-christmas
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    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Board Supervisors
    • Staff
    • NRCS
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Events
    • EQUIPMENT NEEDS SURVEY
    • Urban Chat: Runoff Reduction Methods
    • Earth Day Tree Planting
    • Pond Clinic
    • Rain Barrel Workshop
    • Mental Health First Aid
  • Services
    • Agriculture >
      • Land Preservation
      • Cover Crops
    • GIS/Mapping
    • Property Owner Assistance >
      • Drainage, Erosion & Pond Assistance
      • Soil Testing
      • Water Testing
      • Stormwater Basin Inspections
      • Backyard Conservation >
        • Ohio Native Plants
        • Rain Gardens
        • Rain Barrels
        • Composting
      • Illicit Discharge Detection Program
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