A Day for the Earth

April 22nd is traditionally Earth Day world wide (and it's just days away!!)...but what is Earth Day, why is there an Earth Day?

Earth Day became a nationally recognized holiday when Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson created as a day to teach others about the environment on April 22nd, 1970. The holiday centered around the environment is still celebrated to this day by environmental organizations, business and everyday citizens.

There are so many ways to get involved on Earth Day in your community! Look on Facebook pages and events to find organizations near you that are doing awesome activities. A few ways to get involved are highway and beach clean ups, planting native flowers and trees, or visit a local wildlife sanctuary or natural area to educate yourself on local species and the natural environment. This Earth Day you can join me in attending a local marches such as the March for Science or Climate March in an area near you. (I have been working on my posters for weeks!)

Let's celebrate our planet on Earth Day and everyday! Keep on the celebrating by conserving your resources, reducing your plastic use and living a sustainable lifestyle everyday of the year. Happy Earth Week! ♻

Why I'm Passionate about the Environment?

I know I'm not the only environmentalist out there (beyond happy to share my passion of the planet with thousands and thousands of others, the more the better.) There are even people doing more work for the environment than I am and everyday I strive to improve myself to be more like these people. But honestly, I wish everyone was as passionate (or more) as me because...why not?

First, why am I working to live a sustainable lifestyle and care about our planet?

This isn't a difficult question to answer. I love going outside during all the seasons, especially summer and fall. I could live by a body of water, and be completely satisfied. I've only ever lived along Lake Michigan, a lake that is struggling to keep clean due to waste pollution, litter and invasive species. I want to visit pristine waters and beautiful trails filled with trees and wildlife. I want to visit state parks, I want my future children and grandchildren to have similar experiences as I have had in my childhood such as playing in fields and in lakes. This is why I care so much.

Second, what do I need to do to keep the earth clean?

Another easy answer. Recycle, compost, eat less or no meat and other animal products. Eat sustainable, have a garden, use natural cleaning products, shop local. Cut back on energy and water use. Cut back on plastic use and reduce your waste consumption.
Check out my previous blog post to see more ways you can do this: http://spreadecolove.blogspot.com/2017/02/50-ways-to-be-sustainable.html


So it's easy to know why I care and what to do. All that's left to do is implement this lifestyle. This can be difficult unless everyone participates, making a small lifestyle change daily or weekly can greatly help. April is the month of the Earth (Earth Day is April 22nd). Be more vigilant about your lifestyle for the month of April and care for the earth. My first suggestion: partake in an Earth Day clean up! Just a few hours with the family or group of friends will make a HUGE difference.

Happy Earth Month! 🐾