Happy Earth Day!
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
There are so many simple ways to celebrate Earth Day for both adults and children. While its symbolic to do something specifically for Earth Day, small efforts and changes any day of the year can make a big difference.
Just a few ideas:
Organize/Volunteer to be part of a neighborhood clean up
Plant a tree
Go vegetarian one day per week
Buy local
Purchase a reusable water bottle instead of plastic bottles
Compost your garbage and utilize in your gardens
Stop littering
Recycle
Plant a garden
Educate your children about the environment
Walk or ride a bike if possible
Skip the lawn chemicals this year
Use natural household cleaners (e.g. vinegar) instead of harsh chemicals
Bring reusable bags to the store
When it comes to small children there are many fun spring time books that you can use as tools. Two of my personal favorites are Dr. Seuss's The Lorax and Margret & H. A. Rey's Curious George Plants a Tree. My son is just shy of 3 years old and we spend time talking about gardening, flowers, trees, pollution, recycling, etc. We use simple terms and apply the concepts to daily life. Children are like sponges - starting early discussions about how we can help the environment and how nature helps us can have a huge impact on their lives.
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