Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day!

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day marks a pivotal moment. Our actions now will determine the health of the planet for decades to come. We have made so much progress since the first Earth Day in 1970: Our air is cleaner, our water is safer to drink, and our land is less polluted.

A pandemic sweeping the world has disrupted the long-planned celebrations of Earth Day 50. Maybe the planet is sending us a message that we need to slow down and take a moment to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us and the people and animals that inhabit the Earth.

In light of the ongoing pandemic, we don’t encourage anyone to participate in in-person events or gatherings, but we ask that you do anything you can at home and in the digital sphere to help raise awareness and celebrate Earth Day 50! We might think we don’t have the time, money, or resources to live sustainably, but it can easily be a part of everyday life! So even though we can’t gather in person to celebrate this pivotal moment in history, we want to challenge you to do one sustainable action every day, starting on Earth Day, April 22. Eat a meatless meal, take a shorter shower, turn off the lights when you leave the room, or lower the thermostat. And most important of all, share what you are doing on social media or with your friends so that others can follow suit! These small steps, repeated every day going forward by more and more people, can make a big difference!

In lieu of gathering in person, we must use the power of social media to our advantage this Earth Day! Cheers to a happy, healthy, and sustainable Earth Day 50!