🌱 1. The very first Earth Day (1970) mobilized 20 million people The inaugural event on April 22, 1970 brought 20 million Americans into the streets to protest pollution and demand environmental protections. This remains one of the largest civic demonstrations in U.S. history. 🏛️ 2. Earth Day directly led to the creation of the EPA Just months after the first Earth Day, the U.S. government created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December 1970 — a major turning point in environmental policy. 📚 3. Earth Day was inspired by a massive oil spill Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day after witnessing the devastating 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill, which triggered national outrage and environmental activism. 🎓 4. The date April 22 was chosen for college students Organizers intentionally picked April 22 because it fell between spring break and final exams, ensuring maximum student participation. 🔥 5. A river catching fire helped spark the movement The infamous 1969 Cuyahoga River fire — caused by industrial pollution — was one of the events that pushed organizers to create Earth Day. 🌍 6. Earth Day went global in 1990 By 1990, Earth Day expanded to over 200 million people in 141 countries, becoming a worldwide environmental movement. 🇺🇳 7. The United Nations officially recognized Earth Day in 2009 The UN designated April 22 as International Mother Earth Day, elevating it to a global observance. ✍️ 8. The Paris Climate Agreement was signed on Earth Day (2016) In a symbolic move, 195 countries signed the Paris Agreement on April 22, 2016 — one of the most significant climate commitments in history. 🎶 9. Earth Day has its own theme song The official Earth Day anthem is “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” adapted from Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. 🌿 10. The first Earth Day sparked major environmental laws The movement helped drive the passage of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act — foundational U.S. environmental protections Happy Earth Day!

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A warm little reminder for all of us (me included): “Like what you appreciate.” One of the simplest ways to give more than you take in a community is to reward the people who are showing up. I’ve been noticing something in a lot of communities that we read a really good post, we might even comment… but we don’t always hit the like. And I get it! We are sometimes moving too fast or sometimes we forget. But that one small click can mean so much. A like is a quiet way of saying: - “I see you.” - “Thank you for taking the time.” - “That helped me.” - “Please keep sharing.” So here’s the little habit I’m practicing, if I’m moved enough to comment or if someone’s post/comment made me pause, smile, learn, or feel less alone, I will take one second and like it too. It’s such a small action… but it’s genuine encouragement. And encouragement is one of the easiest ways to make a community feel like a place people want to keep showing up. Why do you like a post or comment?

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How are you giving back this year to make your footprint on Earth? This morning the birds are talking in their way to remind us to enjoy time and self reflect on a beautiful life you are living in Earth. Pause for a few minutes today, breathe in deep, exhale and give yourself gratitude 🙏. How did it feel?