EARTH DAY

 

FUN FACTS – Did you know?

 

On April 22, 1970, was held the first Earth Day. Prior to April 22, 1970, there was no environmental movement. And many factories pumped toxins into the air, recycling was almost non-existent, and gas guzzling vehicles were the norm. The seeds of the modern movement had been planted, however, with the publishing of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring in 1962. This book raised the public's awareness of pollution and its effect on health.

 

And that Gaylord Nelson recognized there was a need for humans to become more environmentally aware and active in preserving our planet. He hoped that Earth Day would be a way to educate people about the importance of environmental protection. (Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator from Wisconsin.)

 

Help celebrate Earth Day.

·         Things to Do:

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   Clean up something in your city or neighborhood such as a park, beach, or river.

·         Recycle—Recycle plastics or work to stop using them altogether. Use reusable bottles, utensils, and bags.

·         Food—Eat local food, which has a smaller carbon footprint because it has not been shipped across the country.

·         Conserve water.

·         Save paper—Use online billing, print on two sides of paper, and use cloth towels.

·         Travel—Be more environmentally conscious by walking or riding a bike, carpooling, and using public transportation.

·         Light bulbs—Replace incandescent light bulbs with LED and fluorescent bulbs. Turn off lights when you are not near them. Install solar panels. Turn your thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer.

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Volunteer with a local environmental group.

 

Create an Act of Green.

Plant a tree or donate through the Canopy Project.

Visit the EPA's website to see events and ideas.

Take the Earth Day Network's Earth Day quiz.

Watch video clips about the first Earth Day.

Watch a film that deals with the environment.

Read a book that deals with environmental issues.

 

Source: Earthday.org

https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021/

https://www.earthreminder.com/earth-day-2023-theme-date-events-celebrations/

April 10th Siblings Day

 

 A Day that celebrates the special bond between siblings. It celebrates a family relationship. Siblings’ relationship is often a lifelong relationship that usually lasts longer than a relationship with parents or grandparents.

 

Siblings’ relationships may be some of the closest and may know each other longer than anyone else throughout their lives. Today's holiday strengthens the relationship between siblings, which in turn strengthens our families, communities, and the nation.

 

Facts:

Siblings Day was created by Claudia Evert, she lost both of her siblings, Alan, and Lisette, at an early age. The 10^th of April is also Lisette's birthday.

Ms. Evert’s goal and that of The Siblings Day Foundation, is to make the holiday a true "National" day—one that is a federal holiday just like Mother's Day and Father's Day. That would be delightful!

 

Recognized by previous presidents- to include Past Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. Gubernatorial proclamations have been issued in forty-nine states.

 Siblings: