Lynn Hasselberger, founder of myEARTH360, is a woman on a mission to make everyday living environmentally friendly, kind to both people and the environment. Fueled by her eco-passion, she started with custom designed reusable water bottles for kids and has since developed an entire site packed with items from eco-friendly school supplies to green pet products as well as providing eco news and tips on her blog. Lynn joins us to talk about sustainable living with tips on how to make every day Earth Day and much more.

Original Air Date: April 21, 2011

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Connect with Lynn on Facebook or Twitter and be sure to check out all the inspiring eco-loving products on myEARTH360.com. The wildflower notecards are my fave!

Coming on May 4th our next interview will feature blissologist Eoin Finn. Don’t miss his 5 Big Easys to discovering bliss.

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To see a world in a grain of sand,

And a heaven in a wild flower.

Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,

And eternity in an hour.

- William Blake

Are you looking for a fun, creative and sensory filled activity for kids to celebrate Earth Day? Then look no further. A nature mandala is a wonderful, group activity which brings the outdoors in.

Supplies for a Nature Mandala

vinyl table cloth or other large drop cloth

measuring tape

straight edge or ruler

black felt marker

found items from nature

How to make a Nature Mandala

Lay the vinyl table cloth white side up, mark the centre, from there create a geometric pattern for the mandala ( I went with an easy star burst).

Go for a nature walk and collect lots of interesting items: pinecones, moss, sticks, bark, sand, leaves, rocks, berries, grass, etc.

Create the mandala by placing the various items onto the geometric pattern. For a group give each child one item and have them take turns deciding on its placement.

Be aware that this activity does involve bringing the outdoors in. Come prepared with a broom and dustpan for easy clean-up or better yet make the mandala outside. 

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