It's the beginning of March, and that means Earth Day is right around the corner. On April 22, people from around the country will band together in their undying support and love for the planet Earth. Earth Day is observed in a variety of different ways, depending on where you live and how big your community is.
If you live in a city, chances are that there is going to be some kind of rally or benefit concert to raise awareness about Earth Day and the health of the planet. Other groups might be even more proactive by organizing a tree planting, environmental cleanup, or another type of eco-friendly event that will benefit the environment.
This year is a milestone for Earth Day as the holiday is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In 1970, the first Earth Day drew a crowd of 20 million Americans (quite an impressive feat considering it was the first year). Since then, Earth Day has been credited for helping to catalyze the "going green" movement, and getting legislation passed including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
Today, Earth Day is a worldwide event, and one of the planet's most valuable resources of aid and inspiration. If we can continue the Earth Day trend, we can move closer and closer to lowering our carbon footprint and eventually establishing a sustainable lifestyle.
If you are either planning an Earth Day event or considering participating in one, make sure you start planning ahead of time. You can check out the Earth Day 2011 website to browse and sign up for all the local events in your area. There are also a ton of great Earth Day giveaways that you can order and distribute in order to help raise awareness on April 22.
The larger your presence is this year, the more people you will get to come out for Earth Day. That means more participation, and a better chance of the planet staying healthy for another few billion years.
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