Celebrating The 51st Anniversary Of Earth Day Today In Millbrae

Press release from the City of Millbrae:

April 22, 2021

Today is the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day and we ask that everyone take a moment to appreciate our planet through activities you can do at home.

Due to COVID restrictions, we are unable to join together in celebration of our planet, but there are things you can do at home to celebrate and recommit yourself to being a good steward of our environment.

Spend Time in the Great Outdoors

*** Take walks in your neighborhood and identify plants, flowers, trees, and birds. (Try the apps Seek and Merlin Bird ID to help you identify!)

*** Pick up litter around your home.

*** Try your hand at organic gardening, or plant a tree. Arbor Day is on April 30!

*** In your yard, install a rain barrel or rain garden (learn more at flowstobay.org and receive rebates).

Bring Your Love for the Planet into Your Home

*** Open your blinds for natural light, and use LED light bulbs.

*** Only run full loads of dishes and clothes.

*** Use non-toxic cleaning products and keep the air inside clean.

*** Fix leaks, install low flow faucet aerators & showerheads, and turn off the water when you wash your hands and brush your teeth.

*** Experiment in the kitchen: try plant-based recipes, and buy local when you can.

*** Keep composting and recycling at home.

Take a Break for Mother Earth

*** Watch a webinar Everything you should know about home energy in 30 minutes at http://energyin30.eventbrite.com/.

*** Read an environmental book, such as All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson Find more ideas at www.smcl.org.

Learn about more environmental opportunities and activities at www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/sustainablemillbrae.

This press release was produced by the City of Millbrae. The views expressed here are the author’s own.