“Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for Earth’s environment.” – Wikipedia Online Encyclopedia
Earth Day was originally (ca. 1968) celebrated in conjunction with the Spring Equinox and is still observed on that day by the United Nations. However, in the United States the observance day was changed to April 22nd (ca 1971) because it was concluded that throughout the majority of the country the weather is much more agreeable later in the year and more people would be willing to be outside doing things in observance of the day.
But why is Earth Day important?
The answer is simple: Our Children!
It is widely observed that if we do not re-learn to care for our planet and environment there will be nothing left for our children. What is better in life than seeing the simple, pure happiness of an innocent child? I can think of nothing.
Let’s make this Earth Day a day of celebration, yes, but not in the traditional sense. Let’s celebrate by teaching our children to appreciate our environment, let’s get them excited about the world they will inherit!
Dancing in the rain, digging in the dirt, climbing trees, flying a kite…any of these things will get us outdoors with our children, breathing fresh air.
Take a step outside, breath deeply and be thankful for our Earth.
Guest Post, by Office Administrator Tami
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