Celebrating a Happy Earth!
We are all connected to the natural world regardless of our individual interest in eating granola or hugging trees…not that there’s anything wrong with either, of course! And, we can all do something in our daily lives to help the health of planet Earth. What are you and your family doing today?
Bobs & Lolo’s Top FIVE Happy Earth Activities:
1. Clean-up our oceans, lakes, rivers & streams!
Do the litterbug jive and get involved in your community’s shoreline clean-ups! Having a difficlut time finding a shoreline clean-up to participate in? Create your own! Check out Shoreline Cleanup for more info.
2. R! E! C! Y! C! L! E!
a) Bring a lunch box instead of a paper bag to school.
b) Use washable containers to pack food, instead of plastic baggies that are thrown away.
c) Trade toys that you no longer use with friends.
d) Use both sides of a piece of paper before putting it in the recycle bin.
3. Cleaning Chores that Care!
Be careful of what goes down the drain. Some common household cleaning products are unhealthy for fish, other animals and even ourselves. Host a family science fair and create your own earth-friendly cleaning products. For ideas and recipes click here.
4. Conservation is Key!
We use a lot of water every day - water that other people, plants and animals need too. Make a difference with simple things like turning off lights, computers, TVs and other appliances when you are not using them. And turn off the water tap while brushing your teeth!
5. Green up your home!
Create a family recycling area, plant a garden or build a compost. There are lots of things we can do in our own homes to help build a happy and healthier Earth!
These are just a handful of ideas, but there are lots of other ways to be Earth friendly. Feel free to post your own ideas in the comments section below to share with everyone.
Be sure to join us for some outdoor, musical Earth Day celebrations this coming weekend. We’ll be performing in Vancouver at Everett Crowley Park on Saturday, April 25 (11:30am) and Tofino at the Village Green on Sunday, April 26 (10:30am). For full details, please visit our events calendar.
Cheers to a happy and healthy Earth!
Bobs & Lolo