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"I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in." ~John Muir

Today, Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009, marks the 39th anniversary of Earth Day - a day designed to promote environmental awareness and to foster responsible environmental stewardship.

The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts. These days, as the planet heats up and we become more aware of our role in global warming, Earth Day is a call to action for every one of us to take better care of our fragile planet.


Each year, people gather on Earth Day to celebrate the wonders of nature and to engage in programs that help ensure our planet's future. From tree plantings to river clean-ups, there are a variety of ways to partake in Earth Day. Check Earth Day Network, Envirolink or your local newspaper for a list of events near you.

If you can't find a community program near you, enjoy Earth Day on your own. Take a hike or plant a tree or garden. Vow to recycle more, stop using bottled water and plastic bags, and use alternative transportation. Sign up for wind power through your electric company, ride your bike to work or start a compost pile.

Our hope for you is that you get a chance to go out today; to get outside and feel the sun on your face, the breeze in your hair and to appreciate the natural wonders around you. To go out really is to go in - and that's what Earth Day is all about.

What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day?