Earth Day is an Opportunity
Millions of people across the world celebrate Earth Day, April 22. They gather to appreciate our wonderful planet.
It’s an exciting day if you love nature. Events of all types occur during the week and on weekends. Many of them relate to natural history, nature awareness, and protecting wild places.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for people who love the outdoors! Organizations sponsor talks by renowned experts and run activities we can attend. Don’t let these opportunities pass you by! Participate in as many as you can. You will get to know people in your community and discover opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
So don’t miss this special opportunity – join in!
Two Earth Day Projects You can Use All Year
The goal of Earth Day is to celebrate our planet. Ideally, every day should be Earth Day! But modern society is often out of step with nature. So we need to remind ourselves to appreciate our natural world.
I want to share two simple projects you can make on Earth Day. You can use them outdoors all year long as a practical reminder to help protect the wild places. They’re simple to make and easy to use. Enjoy!
The Bottle Bag
The Bottle Bag
The bottle-bag is a free, waterproof, watertight, airtight, resealable plastic bag. The idea is to use plastic bags we get for fee and turn them into “ziplock-type” containers. It’s simple and easy to make. Yet it’s a valuable piece of equipment. I use mine when removing litter from trails, transporting trash in my backpack, and when collecting wild edibles. Try making one for yourself.
The Food Filter
Keep your camp kitchen clean using this compact food filter. It rolls-up for easy storage in your cooking pot. The filter helps keep critters away from camp and minimizes your “human footprint” on the land.
Learn to Make a Screen Door Food Filter
Let me know how you celebrate Earth Day by leaving a comment below. Have a happy and healthy Earth Day!
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