When you think about it, every day really is Earth Day. We're here on Earth (Terra for the sci-fi fans) every single day, but like a lot of things we profess to love, we take the Earth for granted a lot of times.
But one day every year, we're reminded by celebrations, speeches, TV commercials, and if we're fortunate -- by our friends.
A list of Earth Day activities near Virginia and Washington, D.C. can be found on the Earth Day Network website.
But just like when you realize that you've been taking someone that you love for granted, and then turn around and do something nice for them, it's the same for Earth Day -- you don't need a list of planned activities. You can show your care by doing something true, and from your heart for the Earth.
Whether it's choosing not to use plastic straws when drinking soda in a restaurant; remembering the canvas bag your green friend gave you to use when grocery shopping; or electing not to water the lawn that day, there are countless ways to show appreciation for the Earth without joining a worldwide movement. You probably have to drive a car to those events anyway, and how Earth friendly is that, even in a hybrid?
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