Be Out There On Earth Day

22 Apr 2009

by Anne Keisman

in Nature

It's Earth Day, everyone! We at Green Hour have a simple suggestion for how to celebrate.

Go outside.

Really -- that's it. For a brief time today, just go outside and appreciate something about the natural world.

Even if you are, right now, stuck in a cubicle in the center of a sprawling metropolis or a sterile office park, I guarantee you that you can find something natural outside to cherish, appreciate, and love.

For example:

• Look up! Why not do a little cloud watching?
• What if the weather's not cooperating? We've got some inspiration for rainy days, as well.
• Forget to appreciate the earth until the sun goes down? Check out the moon!
• From red-breasted robins to city-dwelling pigeons, birds are familiar wildlife we see every day. Learn how to identify bird calls and songs.

And, since we believe that every day is Earth Day, experiment with making this a daily routine. Your Green Hour doesn't have to include a 10-mile hike or a trip to the top of the tallest mountain. Nature is found in your neighborhood and where you work -- if you open your eyes!