Tag: Earth Day

Tag: Earth Day

Earth Day Lets Us Help Save the Planet

Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd. It was begun in 1970, sparked by an idea from Senator Gaylord Nelson, the junior senator from Wisconsin. For a long time he had been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. With the help of a lot of people, the first Earth Day became

Plant a Tree to Celebrate Earth Day All Year Round

One of my favorite authors who emphasizes Earth Day year-round is Diana Beresford-Kroeger. One of her most well-known books is To Speak for the Trees. Not only is she a well-educated scientist, with degrees in botany and biochemistry, but she has spent her life helping people understand the importance of trees for the well-being of