Earth Day Every Day

A vibrant, fair, and regenerative future is possible — not when thousands of people do climate justice activism perfectly but when millions of people do the best they can.

- Xiye Bastida

The first organized Earth Day was April 22, 1970. Since then, the Earth Day Network has mobilized environmental awareness and activism to protect our planet. This Earth Day, people of all backgrounds and generations are called in solidarity, kindness and action to show their care for Planet Earth. When we unify around environmentalist activism, our planet has a healthy future. Any degree of action is meaningful. 

Here are some ways to better take care of our planet and ourselves: 

• Learn about supporting a regenerative agriculture campaign 

• Take a walk outdoors (in any weather) and soak up the experience through your senses

• Conserve meal leftovers in reusable containers 

• Calculate your carbon footprint and identify ways to reduce it

• Drop off food donations to organizations like The Bread of Life  

• Organize or join a trash cleanup 

• Learn about an environmental problem or issue and teach someone else about it

• Consider sustainable gifting, sharing experiences and DIY presents

• Read up on local environmental legislation and zero waste initiatives

• Repair something you planned to toss and replace

• Reach out to your local government representatives about environmental issues and policies you care about

• Read about hopeful climate news to inspire further progress

• Make a micro-composter

• Have an environmental documentary Movie Night 

• Listen to an environmental podcast 

• Stargaze or watch the sunrise/set

• Cook a meal focused on locally-sourced, sustainable foods.

• Start an herb garden 

• Make your own art supplies 

• Hug a tree

As we honor Earth Day, take extra time to evaluate your environmental impact, spread awareness, and connect with nature. Check here for more ways to celebrate Earth.

When I am among the trees,

especially the willows and honey locusts,

equally the beech, the oaks and the pines,

they give off such hints of gladness,

I would almost say that they save me, and daily.

- Mary Oliver

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Lia Simonds, LICSW, E-RYT is a trauma-informed therapist and yoga instructor whose clinical practice is grounded in a commitment to social justice and personal agency. Lia values collaborative learning and growth within the therapeutic relationship. She uses an eclectic, relational and playful approach to nourish a client’s connection with self, others and the natural world. 

Lia is versed in guiding individuals through life stage transitions, trauma reactions, mood disorders, relationship issues, loss, experiences of psychosis and social anxiety. Her clinical practice incorporates creative, family systems, narrative, somatic and attachment-based modalities. She draws upon her background in community mental health and her understanding of human development to support clients access internal harmony and purpose. 

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