Earth Day 2009

It is Earth Day and while most of us have been focused on the fragile economic climate this is the one day that symbolizes the right of all to have a healthy and sustainable environment. Earth Day is a day dedicated to protecting our planet. Today is a day you can find a way you can be a part of the solution by one of the methods we recommend below or by partaking in events close to you. Today let’s get greener together and help preserve our precious planet. Let us make every day an Earth day….

1. Working?
Organize an Earth Day carpool with co-workers who live in your neighborhood, or coordinate an office-wide walk to a nearby restaurant for lunch instead of ordering delivery. Then use the experience to make both activities a part of your regular routine.

2. At Home
Start turning your backyard into an official wildlife habitat. Even the smallest urban garden can sustain the basics for local fauna—food, water, shelter, and space—and you can im-plement sustainable gardening methods for an even greener green space.

3. Rooted in the Community
It's an Earth Day tradition, but planting trees is one way to build forests back up; also, try working with a group that rescues otherwise- trashed wood from buildings and construction sites for reuse.

4. Water Solutions
Preserving our water is a great green step—no more leaving the faucet on while brushing your teeth it's a simple step in preserving this precious resource. Litter, chemical waste, industrial run-off, and other garbage not disposed of properly can damage water sources. Join a group that organizes a clean-up of water beds and beaches in your local region.

5. Can’t Get Out?
If you can’t get out on Earth Day, you can still make a difference! Contribute to an organization that is dedicated to preserving our planet. There are many worthy and in need of your donation, choose one that is close to you.