5 Easy Earth Day Projects

In 1970, the first Earth Day celebrations were coordinated by the non-profit Earth Day Network. Can you believe the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is only 3 years away? Earth Day Network is working diligently to build the largest environmental movement in history for the 2020 celebration. While they are busy doing that, and bringing awareness to the public, what difference can we make in 2017? Here are a few simple things you can do:

1. Take a walk with two bags, one for recyclables and one for trash. Pick up any garbage you see along the way and dispose of it properly. 
2. Live in your environment. If it's cold wear you live, avoid turning on your furnace and bundle up! If it's hot, reduce your energy usage by turning off your AC. 
3. Plant sustainable plants. Go to your local nursery and ask for the best sustainable plants for this time of year. Anything you plant will help with our Co2 emissions! 
4. Plan your own Earth Hour. March 25th was 2017's Earth Hour day, but turning off your lights for an hour, and convincing your friend's to do the same, can make an impact.
5. Ride your bike. Reduce your emissions by riding your bike or walking to your destinations. If that isn't possible, consider car pooling!

These seem pretty doable, right? Seems pretty doable all year, right? Doing little things like this throughout the year makes a difference!

I am teaching my boys the importance of taking care of our Earth. We talk frequently about the importance of not littering or wasting water. We throw away recyclables in the "blue garbage" and waste in the "white." If I can plant those seeds now, I am hoping for a brighter, greener future for them.

This Saturday, we will be taking a walk on our community trail early in the morning to pick up trash, using our Keep It Wild DIY Clean Up Kit. My oldest son has been talking about it all week. We frequent our favorite path, which wanders through a desert wash, and want to take care of it for our future adventures. Then we will be heading to the farmer's market to support our local farmers!

How are you celebrating Earth Day?