6 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day From Home In Largo

Press release from the City of Largo:

April 21, 2020

Happy Earth Day, Largo! Check out the tips below for ways to celebrate our home planet from your home. You can also celebrate Earth Day Live, the first ever digital Earth Day event from Earth Day Network. Tune in all day to show your support and help make the world a better place for everyone.

1. Scavenger hunt. Native plants are all around you, even in your own backyard and Largo Parks! Check out fnps.org for a comprehensive list of plants in Pinellas.
2. Read an eBook. Now’s a good time to share with your kids how the Everglades formed or learn the history of the native people of Florida. Largopubliclibrary.org has many resources available!
3. Eat a plant-based meal by candlelight. Change it up and save on electricity. Candlelight is calming and transforms your home into a different space. Reduce CO2 and water consumption by trying something new and eating a healthy plant-based diet.
4. Review your recycling habits. Staying at home has likely increased your amounts of trash and recycling. Largo.com/Recycle has a list of what you can and can't in our area. Remember: Reduce, Reuse, then Recycle!
5. Camp in the backyard. A family fun adventure is just steps away! And the memories will last a lifetime. If outdoor space isn't available, watch the City of Largo's Getting to Know Largo Parks series on Youtube!
6. Plant a garden. Planting milkweed and asters beautify your space and attract visits from butterflies. Tops of pineapples and bottoms of celery can be sprouted to grow new vegetables. Food scraps can be composted to feed your garden as well.

MORE WAYS TO CELEBRATE

There are many ways to calculate a foodprint. Whichever way you choose, foodprint calculators can help you understand how much your food choices impact the planet.

Now that you're home more, you're probably producing more recycling and trash at home. Do you know what everyday items are recyclable and how they should be prepared for recycling? Try this online Recycling Quiz.

Take a bike ride or walk through one of Largo's parks. View the Sustainability Map for paths. Be sure to maintain social distancing recommendations of 6 feet apart.

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