Sometimes the smallest things in the middle of a city setting symbolize the most hope. An exquisite cup nest near a busy intersection in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh awaits new life. Soon, the emerging leaves will protect and shield the structure from casual sight. But on my walks to work I’ll stand quietly and try to observe the nature that this tree holds.
Earth Day Resources
Here are just a few suggestions to explore for ways we can make a difference.
Earth Day Network
www.earthday.net/
The Nature Conservancy www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/
Rachel Carson Homestead www.rachelcarsonhomestead.org - Under Rachel Carson’s Legacy there is a wealth of information on the Smart Choices Resources page on environmental health and sustainable living.
The Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org/earthday/
Wilderness Society wilderness.org/
So, make the time to take a walk today and look for those small miracles in the trees. Essential reading for me today is The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson. There are two books I’m looking forward to reading this week: A Passion for Nature: The Life of John Muir by Donald Worster and Early Spring: An Ecologist and Her Children Wake to a Warming World by Amy Seidl. Do you have any favorite books or resources for Earth Day that you would like to share?
