4 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is always great time to explore fun new ways to support nature and the planet.

Let's start by celebrating some WINS!

There is evidence that some animals like butterflies, whales, and gorillas are rebounding.

It appears that the effort to restore the ozone layer is on track to make a full recovery.

There are over 60 Dark Sky Parks, Communities, & Reserves.

Dark Sky recognition requires dedication to preserve the night sky by decreasing harmful effects that artificial light at night has on humans, wildlife and the environment.

We are fortunate to be surrounded by several Dark Sky Communities (Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Wimberly, Horseshoe Bay, and Fredericksburg) and my old neighborhood (Lost Creek).

Now let's celebrate Earth Day!

4 Ways To Support Nature & The Planet:

1. Green Exercise: Make it part of your daily routine to spend some time in nature and add exercise- anything from cardio (walks, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, cycling) to relaxation exercises (breathing/stretching, Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, napping in a hammock) outdoors will give you the health benefits of both exercise and nature.  Bonus points if you go explore a National Park sometime soon.

2. Listen to NATURE on Spotify: it helps the Earth receive streaming royalties that go toward conservation efforts. It's no joke. Learn more here.

3. Learn more about the Native Lands you live on: Interactive Global Map.

4. Restore Nature in your area: Plant native pollinators to help the bees & birds.  You can find native pollinator plants by state or region here.  You can find volunteer opportunities in your area to help restore nature here.


You can find more resources and ideas to celebrate Earth Day & support the healing of our Planet on this FIT BLOG.  

Which one sounds fun to do this week?

To Mother Earth!

Mollie

P.S. Interested in becoming part of Rest Crew #2 for our next round of Rest Camp? Details for SHINE™ are coming soon- join the wait list here.

​P.P.S. April 22nd is also National Beagle Day! Every Rest Camp sale supports an organization that improves the health & welfare of animals including Beagles. One of our favs to support is Beagle Freedom Project. They rescue and rehome beagles & other animals who have been used for lab testing in the U.S. and abroad. They also work tirelessly to champion laws & legislation to ban the cruel practice of animal testing nationwide.