Earth Day 2013: What a wonderful world
Today is Earth Day. This is a great time to celebrate the beautiful places that we live, and re-dedicate ourselves to taking good care of the health of our Earth.
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” -Native American Proverb
Below are 10 ideas to help get your creative juices flowing about how you can get involved in Central Pennsylvania today. And, you’ll have some fun and get some exercise at the same time!
Earth Day 2013
1. Plant a tree.
“He that plants trees loves others beside himself.” -Thomas Fuller
4. Attend an Earth Day eventnear you.
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” -John Muir
5. Find an outdoor activity that the kids will love.
6. Find a trail in PA and take the family on a hike.
“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet, and the winds long to play with your hair.” -Kahlil Gibran
7. Go birdwatching.
“The earth is what we all have in common.” -Wendell Berry
8. And, don’t forget to enjoy a picnic outside!
9. Explore a cave.
“In wilderness is the preservation of the world.” -Henry David Thoreau
10. Bike ride on a Rail Trail or kayak on a water trail.
Tell us: What places do you love to explore in PA? What makes you feel connected to the Earth? How will you get involved today? Please share your ideas in a comment below!
