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Earthman says:
Please listen to my friends
we need your help
so the earth can mend

We all must try
to care for the planet
trees and animals
and everything in it

We should save our water
try not to waste
keep things clean
not act in haste

© jag

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February / 02/10

February Holidays and Observances February 2: Ground Hog Day February 2 is chosen because it is half way between our official day of Winter and Spring. Why Groundhogs? Well, in ancient folklore, hibernating creatures were considered to be able to predict the arrival of Spring! The way it works is this: If the ground hog sees his shadow (a sunny day) the remaining six weeks of winter would be stormy and cold. If he is rained or snowed on, the rest of the winter would be mild. It's opposite! Since this idea was brought to the US, it has been altered a bit. But remains much the same as the original myth.

Eco Holidays for 2010: Check out Planetpals Eco Calendar!

February 14, 2010 Chinese New Year Did you know that everyone doesn't celebrate the same new year?The Arabic Calendar had it's new year on December 18, 2009. In the Far East, many cultures celebrate the Chinese new Year. Chinese New Year can begin anytime between late January and mid-February. This year it is Feb 14. This is the year of the Tiger in Chinese astrology. The third animal who arrived was the honorable Tiger: The Tiger (HU) Ruler of the hours 3am to 5am Direction - East/Northeast Season - Winter/February Fixed element - Wood positive Yin/Yang - Yang New Years Card Just for You PICK UP YOUR CARD from us to you! here Learn more about chinese new year symbols

February 14: Valentines Day Valentine's Day is named after St. Valentine. Valentine was a priest in Rome when Christianity was a new religion. The Emperor at that time, Claudius II, believed that married men would want to stay home with their families rather than fight his wars, so he ordered Roman soldiers NOT to marry . Claudius Valentine defied the Emperor's decree and secretly married many young couples. Valentine was beheaded on February 14th for his practices,which was the eve of the Roman holiday Lupercalia which occurred Feb.. 15. After his death, Valentine was named a saint. Hence,was the start of ah Valentines day, a day to give our loved ones a gift of cards, chocolate or just one filled with love. Did you know? In Asia on Valentines Day, women give chocolates to men only...and are reciprocated on White Day in March, when men give chocolates to women....maybe a chocolate company started this tradition! Planetpals has a sweet gift for you to give! Pick up Valentine Print and Play Crafts to give it to a friend. Holidays and Observances Anyday What holiday is today? Did you ever wonder "is today a holiday in Thailand or South Africa or...?" Find out who celebrates what and when with this simple EARTH CALENDAR! Ask the Earth Calendar Check it out! Very cool! Feature Page on Earthzone The Wonders of the World! Ever wonder what the seven wonders of the world are and why? Well, Planetpals has added a new page this month all about the wonders of the world both natural and man made, complete with photographs. It should give you a new appreciation for the beauty and awe of the world we live in. Wander on over. Don't miss it!

What's New at Planetpals Planetpals Monthly Activities Earth Day on it's way! New activities, games, projects for schools and kids We know that teachers and students depend on Planetpals for the greatest earthday pages ever! Planetpals GREATER earthday pages are now available for you to get a head start on learning and planning great earthday events for Earthday April 22! There are a lot of new activities and crafts, so read everything carefully, don't miss a thing, and enjoy!! Easy things you can do to celebrate Earth Day on your own! Earthday is only 2 months away. Start thinking about Earth Day today...make some plans for school or home activities: Have a Planetpals Party full of Planetpals activities! Turn over a new leaf... a Planet a tree Have a toy or yard sale Organize a Yankee Swap (a grab to trade unused items) Plan a neighborhood cleanup Make an Ecology Cleanup list and hand out to relatives Put on an Earthday Play Using Planetpals Playhouse Design an Earthday Poster Write an Earthday Poem...send it to us! Make an Earthday Greeting Card Collect can and bottles to return and donate the money to an Earth Organization Start an Earth website Make an Earthday Pledge Send an Earthday e-mail greeting Have an inkjet cartridge collection Join the Earthday Groceries Project Join the world recycles project See Earthday pages for lots more ideas

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TRASH Saving TIPS:

• Never throw things away unless you use a trash container  
• If you see trash on the street-pick it up and throw it in a trash barrel, 
• Set a good example for your friends. 
• Remind your friends that every LITTER BIT HURTS  
• Organize a clean up day near your school with classmates  
• The next time something is broken try to repair it instead of replacing it  
• When you no longer need a toy or clothing, give it away to someone
• who can use it  
• Have a yard sale with your family or friends.  
• Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins. 
• Use cloth towels instead of Paper towels. 
• Buy recycled paper products whenever possible. 
• Use paper instead of plastic. 
• Make a cloth lunchbox, or use a store bought one to replace paper bags. 

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The Ancient Ones

I thank the ones
Who watched this land;
Who loved it with their very soul.
Who, with their spirit and their hands,
Did all to make it whole.
The Guardians beneath the sun,
Who turn to watch another day,
To see the earth's sweet peace and light
Ravaged, turned to gray.

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LEARN about the EARTHDAY VIDEO CONTEST

Welcome to Planetpals Earthday VIDEO Contest 2010

Planetpals.com introduces an earth friendly and fun Video contest to help kids learn to keep the planet clean and healthy!

We are thrilled that we have so many Planetpals and we want them to tell us just what they do to help their world and their bodies stay healthy!

Open to individual students and families. We encourage this as a lesson plan or activity from schools, camps, organizations and homeschools.

Good luck!

Join PEACE PAL - Our newest PAL!

Here is a simple craft for your kids to share with friends at home or school and help them spread peace, friendship and show understanding.

Make a rainbow for PEACE:
What you need: You can either have your children make a friendship bracelet or pin with rainbow colored ribbons or have your children draw a rainbow. On a piece of paper write the following poem and attach it.

A rainbow of ribbons
in colors so bright
for peace, for love
a world that shines bright

It's people are many
in the colors we see
of kindness and good
like you and like me

Send out this ribbon
show the world you care
about everyone in it
everywhere

Send this PEACE Poem and Ribbon to a Friend
© Judith Gorgone www.planetpals.com

Learn more about PEACE at IKIDSCLUB.ORG

EARTHDAY EVERYDAY BOOKS!

We are happy to announce a new expanded up to date and "best Ever" Planetpals Earth booklist.

Great books for teachers. Great books for kids. Great books for earth enthusiasts. Books and more on Earth day, ecology, recycling, trash, everyday. Here is a sample of the books available: