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Celebrate Mother's Day for planet Earth; make it fun, celebrate resilience, and use it as an excuse to do something different.
A lot of people think of climate change with dread and the adjustments they may have to make to be less uncomfortable, but it doesn't always have to be that way. Most ways to celebrate Earth Day include being outdoors as a way to appreciate nature, but below are some ways to celebrate even for people who don't like being outside to perhaps get them to be more enthusiastic about it in the future.
Here are some ideas how to celebrate Earth Day:
1. Visit a National Park
Pay the fee if you can afford it and enjoy some of the protected environment of your country. By paying the fee, you also help support the forest services maintain and keep the area pristine for guests in the future as well. Some activities to do in any National Park include:
Birdwatching
Plant Identification
Apple iPhone offers an in-built way to ID plants in a photo. It will help identify which species of plants are endangered and make you feel more appreciative when you see them.
Hiking
Throw a picnic, or photoshoot
2. Go Picknicking
Picnics are an accessible way to enjoy the outdoors with family. They can be great for family members of all ages and you can even bring family pets as well. To keep it interesting and festive, you can make it an organic picnic or include primarily vegan/vegetarian options for reduced meat consumption. Some additional ideas for picnicking in most outdoor spaces include:
Frisbee
Flying kites
Playing catch/fetch
3. Host a Vegan/Vegetarian Potluck Party
This is a great way to spice it up and do something at night while having an excuse to host a themed party. It's wins all around. Invite your friends to cook something, eat together, and drink while sharing stories. Potluck parties are a great way to encourage people to step out of their comfort zones a little, and try something a little different. Maybe even cook something!
4. Go for a Bike Ride, Walk, or Hike
A great way to get exercise while enjoying the outdoors in an urban environment. Most people do this in some way, shape, or form; but if you don't, maybe Earth Day is a great day to start!
5. Plan a Camping Trip
Car camping trips are usually inexpensive vacations. They can be great for teaching kids lessons, star gazing at night away from the city, and telling stories around the campfire. Depending on where you camp, you can do some other activities as well, such as:
Canoeing
Fishing
Remember to consider these camping tips to improve your adventures as well.
6. Try Microgreens or Mushrooms Grow Kits
This is an easy indoor activity that ties into green practices. I think this is a great option for young kids and even for some adults who never experienced stuff like that before. Something like this may help pique interest in the natural world, and could be the perfect happy middle for some more stubborn Earth Day goers.
7. Support Local or Shop at your Farmer's Market
If you don't shop at your local farmer's market, it may be a good day to try it out. It could help you learn something about your local foods in the area as well as get a better quality of food for the same price, or cheaper. If there is an Earth Day farmers market, try to check it out. If not, maybe that weekend try to support local and get yourself some interesting local goods to celebrate Earth Day.
8. Try A New Vegan/Vegetarian Dish or Restaurant
Maybe you have been wanting to try a new restaurant, but you haven't quite found the reason to celebrate and try the cuisine offered there. Well, Earth Day may be an appropriate reason if it is something that is atypical of a Western diet.
9. Feed Your Houseplants, or Buy One
Houseplants are a great way to add some greenery indoors. They help soften up the inside while providing humidity and fresh air. If you are looking for a simple way to step into Earth Day, this may be one of the most practical and easy to accomplish.
10. Donate to an Environmental Charity
Something that is simple and easy. Pick a charity that aligns with your values as well as the Earth. Here are some examples to choose from:
11. Learn About Environmental Action
If there is no excitement to take part in the joys of Earth Day, see how other people are helping societies around the world combat their local climate change issues. Be inspired! It could help you learn to participate or even plan an Earth Day potluck party in the future!
You can also learn about how famous people were inspired by nature and touched by nature through insights in their quotes.
12. Adopt A New Eco-friendly Habit
Maybe its reducing meat consumption, maybe its reducing your single-use plastics, or getting a nice refillable canteen; whatever it is pick one that makes sense for you at the moment. Use Earth Day to motivate a personal change that is not only good for the planet, but good for you as well. Other ideas include:
Try composting
Avoiding heavily packaged products
Overall, Earth Day can be yet another opportunity to seize to get out there an inspire change in our communities. Whether you are business owner, a home owner, or a community member; we hope you were able to get some ideas on how to make Earth Day more amazing, whether it will be this year or next year.
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