Earth Day began on April 22 1970 and over 20 million people across the U.S. participated.
Earth Day should be every day, but at the very least let’s each take this one day to inspire and encourage others to take care of our planet and our homes for a healthier and brighter future. Below are four fun and easy ways you can observe Earth Day 2013:
1. Support the Arbor Day Foundation. With each membership you’ll receive 10 free trees to plant. One recommendation is to plant these trees in honor of a local organization. Look for events being held in your area ... Here are links to two local events in my area... Noblesville, IN and Indianapolis, IN, both next weekend. You’ll not only feel good doing good but can also network with others who share the same cause.
2. Pledge an act of green and encourage your online friends to do the same! It’s easy to do at EarthDay.org with pre-generated ideas or creating an original idea to show your commitment to going green. We can only hope that one small ripple turns into a wave.
3. Send a free tree e-card to remind friends, family, and co-workers about the importance of taking care of our planet. These e-cards offer interesting facts to help the recipient learn more about the environment, endangered animals, and pollution. An excellent and free activity that you can do virtually with students or children!
4. Plan an outing with friends, family, and work colleagues! There are plenty of parks, roadsides, and nursing home facilities that could use some tender loving care. Picking up trash, planting trees and flowers, or simply raking up the lawn and composting leaves as a group it is a great way to bond with others and show your commitment to protecting the environment!
I encourage everyone to take time today to go outside and plan or do something "green".
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